Dhaka:Bangladesh's dengue death toll has reached 400 this year following the deaths of 11 more individuals from the mosquito-borne disease within a 24-hour period ending on Tuesday morning. This marks the highest single-day toll recorded so far this year, highlighting the ongoing health crisis in the country.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the recent fatalities include six reported in Khulna division, three in Dhaka division, and one each in Chattogram and Rajshahi divisions. The surge in deaths is accompanied by 2,071 new cases, raising the total number of infections to 128,237, as reported by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
In addition to the fatalities, 6,415 patients are currently receiving treatment at various hospitals both in Dhaka and other regions. Since January 1, hospitals across Bangladesh have admitted a total of 128,237 dengue patients, with 121,422 having recovered from the illness. The country previously recorded 10 deaths from dengue on October 6 and October 15, respectively.