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'''COVID-19 Update in Bangladesh (June 2025):''' As of mid-June 2025, [[Bangladesh]] is witnessing a resurgence in [[COVID-19]] cases, driven largely by new Omicron subvariants. The country is taking active measures to control the spread and protect its citizens.

== Current Situation ==

* '''Confirmed cases''': 2,051,298
* '''Active cases''': 482,440
* '''Recovered''': 2,019,010
* '''Deaths''': 29,502
* '''Daily test positivity rate''': 8.62%
* '''Tests conducted (last 24 hours)''': 174

== New Variants ==
The International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) has detected two new Omicron subvariants, named ''XFG'' and ''XFC''. These variants are reported to be more transmissible but have not led to increased severity in infections.

== Health Measures ==

* The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) is expanding COVID-19 testing facilities in major hospitals to meet the rising demand.
* Booster vaccination campaigns are underway, targeting high-risk groups to reduce severe illness and hospitalization.

== Travel Advisory ==
The government advises against non-essential travel to neighboring countries, especially India, due to surging cases there.

== Recommendations ==

* Ensure full COVID-19 vaccination and booster doses.
* Continue preventive measures such as wearing masks, hand hygiene, and social distancing.
* Stay updated through official sources and adhere to health advisories.

== External Links ==

* [https://dashboard.dghs.gov.bd/pages/covid19.php DGHS COVID-19 Dashboard]
* [https://www.icddrb.org/news/new-covid-19-variants-detected-in-bangladesh-no-major-cause-for-alarm-yet-09-06-2025 icddr,b News on Variants]
* [https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/govt-expand-covid-testing-facilities-3914226 The Daily Star – Testing Expansion]

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