Dhaka: At least two dengue patients died while 279 others have been infected with the mosquito-borne disease in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the newly reported cases include 45 in Barishal division (excluding city corporation area), 84 in Chattogram division (excluding city corporation area), 42 in Dhaka division, 33 in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), 64 in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), two in Khulna (excluding city corporation area), and nine in Mymensingh division.
The total number of dengue cases has increased to 37,206, with 147 deaths reported this year due to the mosquito-borne disease. During the same 24-hour period, 308 dengue patients were discharged from hospitals across the country after receiving treatment.
Last year, the country saw a total of 101,214 dengue cases, with 575 deaths reported, the statement added.