Khulna:Two more people have succumbed to dengue in Khulna division over the past 24 hours, starting from 8 a.m. on Saturday.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the mosquito-borne disease has claimed a total of 63 lives in the division this year. During the same 24-hour period, 304 new dengue cases were recorded, with patients admitted to various hospitals across the division.
Out of the new cases, 252 patients were admitted to government hospitals, while 52 sought treatment at private facilities. Since January 1, Khulna division has seen 16,293 dengue cases. Of those, 14,690 patients have recovered and been discharged, while 1,143 are currently receiving treatment. An additional 397 patients have been referred to other facilities for better care.
Khulna district remains the hardest hit in the division, with 6,270 cases reported so far. Khulna Medical College Hospital has treated 3,142 of these patients.