Dhaka:Health officials reported that 1,299 new cases of dengue were recorded, resulting in the deaths of at least three individuals in the past 24 hours.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) provided a statement detailing the distribution of hospitalizations across various divisions. Barishal division reported 159 patients, Chattogram division had 219, Dhaka division recorded 274, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) had 131, and Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) had 116 cases. Additionally, Khulna division reported 147 cases, Mymensingh had 100, Rajshahi division saw 113, Rangpur division had 38, and Sylhet division had two cases.
Since the onset of the dengue outbreak this year, Bangladesh has seen 371 deaths and 119,801 cases. In comparison, last year, dengue claimed 413 lives and affected 102,861 people, while in 2024, the disease resulted in 575 deaths and 101,214 cases.