Dhaka, June 22, 2025 — Bangladesh recorded its highest single-day death toll from COVID-19 this year, with five fatalities reported in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
This grim milestone brings the total number of COVID-19-related deaths in Bangladesh to 29,515 since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020.
Alongside the fatalities, the DGHS also reported 36 new COVID-19 cases as of 8:00 a.m. local time on Sunday, highlighting a concerning uptick in transmission. With these additions, Bangladesh has now documented 433 COVID-19 infections and 16 deaths so far in 2025.
The resurgence of COVID-19 cases, both within Bangladesh and in nearby countries, has prompted swift responses from public health authorities. The interim government has issued a public advisory urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel to neighboring countries where new outbreaks have been reported. The concern stems from the possibility of imported cases triggering wider local transmission in Bangladesh.
In response to the evolving COVID-19 threat, the DGHS has instructed all relevant health departments to enhance screening procedures at all entry and exit points, including airports, seaports, and land borders. These measures include thermal scanning, random testing, and improved surveillance to quickly identify and isolate potential cases of COVID-19.
Officials have emphasized the importance of remaining vigilant, especially in densely populated urban centers. Bangladesh, having experienced multiple waves of COVID-19 over the past few years, is keen to avoid another major outbreak that could strain its healthcare system.
Experts have reiterated the need for renewed public awareness about basic preventive measures such as wearing masks in crowded places, frequent handwashing, and getting booster vaccinations where available. The DGHS has also called on hospitals to stay prepared with adequate stockpiles of oxygen, antiviral drugs, and personal protective equipment.
As Bangladesh faces the latest challenge in its ongoing battle against COVID-19, authorities are urging unity, caution, and cooperation from the public to ensure the virus does not regain a foothold in the country.