Dhaka:Bangladesh recorded a staggering 2,333 cases of dengue in the 24 hours leading up to Sunday morning, marking the highest single-day count this year.
According to United News of Bangladesh, three individuals succumbed to the mosquito-borne disease during the same period, as reported by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), bringing the total death toll to 461 for the year.
The DGHS noted that two of the recent deaths occurred in Dhaka, while one was reported in the Chattogram division. Previously, the highest daily count was recorded on October 25 with 2,249 cases.
Since the beginning of the year, hospitals across Bangladesh have admitted a total of 149,913 dengue patients. Of these, 143,389 individuals have made recoveries. Currently, 6,063 patients remain hospitalized for treatment.