BMU seminar stresses dengue preparedness, timely diagnosis, coordinated treatment and intensified efforts to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds. Photo : BSS

DHAKA, Aug 17, 2026 (BSS) – Speakers at a seminar stressed the need for coordinated initiatives to destroy Aedes mosquito breeding grounds, intensify cleanliness drives and ensure preventive practices among the people.

They also underscored the need for rapid decision-making in treating dengue patients, identifying high-risk patients and ensuring coordinated hospital-based treatment.

The seminar titled “Dengue 2026: Updates on Emerging Challenges and Clinical Management” was held at Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) today, highlighting the current dengue situation, complications of the disease, timely detection and appropriate clinical management.

The seminar was organized by the Central Seminar Sub-Committee at the A Block Auditorium of the university, with teachers, physicians and resident students of the university in attendance.

Speaking as the chief guest, BMU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr F M Siddiqui said the prevalence of dengue in the country may increase further in September, October and December.

He said Bangladesh Medical University has made necessary preparations to provide treatment services to patients to deal with the possible situation.

The vice-chancellor said preparedness by physicians and hospital authorities alone would not be sufficient to tackle dengue. A broad social awareness campaign involving city corporations, relevant government and private institutions, educational institutions and people from all walks of life is needed to control and prevent the spread of dengue, he said.

Speaking as a special guest, BMU Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Dr Md Nazrul Islam said timely and accurate diagnosis is the most important factor when people are infected with dengue.

He said patients’ conditions may deteriorate if the disease is not diagnosed in time, making it essential to diagnose the disease and provide appropriate treatment promptly.

BMU Department of Virology Associate Professor Dr S M Rashed Ul Islam presented a scientific paper titled “The Changing Landscape of Dengue in Bangladesh: Serotype Dynamics and Disease Severity.”

BMU Department of Internal Medicine Assistant Professor Dr Khaled Mahbub Murshed presented another scientific paper titled “Updated Clinical Management of Dengue.”

The seminar was chaired by BMU Department of Virology Professor and Central Seminar Sub-Committee Chairman Professor Dr Afzalun Nessa.

BMU Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Professor Dr Md Abul Kalam Azad, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development) Professor Dr Md Mujibur Rahman Howlader, Treasurer Professor Dr Nahrin Akhter and Registrar Professor Dr Md Mostafa Kamal attended the seminar as special guests.