Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Siddiqur Rahman, a college teacher from the city's Azimpur area had been suffering from high fever and severe fatigue in late August for several days.

Following doctor's advice, he underwent a number of tests and tested Chikungunya positive.

"What began as a mild fever soon turned into excruciating joint pain that left me bedridden for nearly a week," he said.

"I couldn't move my hands or legs without pain. It felt like my bones were breaking," he said. Even after recovery, he still struggles with lingering stiffness and fatigue.

His experience highlights a critical public health concern, especially during the post-monsoon season when mosquito-borne diseases like Chikungunya see a significant surge.

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