Dhaka:Health officials have reported that 1,872 new dengue cases have led to the deaths of at least seven individuals in the past 24 hours.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) disclosed that of the 1,872 cases, 199 patients were admitted in the Barishal division, 260 in Chattogram, 319 in the Dhaka division, 323 in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), and 233 in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC). Other areas affected include Khulna with 233 cases, Mymensingh with 67, Rajshahi with 176, Rangpur with 59, and Sylhet with 13 cases.
So far this year, Bangladesh has experienced 342 deaths from dengue, with 110,312 infections recorded since the beginning of the outbreak. In comparison, last year saw 413 deaths and 102,861 infections. In 2024, the disease resulted in 575 deaths and affected 101,214 people.