Khulna:Eight people have died from dengue and suspected measles in the Khulna division over the past 24 hours.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, six individuals succumbed to dengue, while two others died from suspected measles, as confirmed by Dr. Sheikh Md. Mosharraf Hossain, the Khulna Divisional Director of Health.
During this period, hospitals across the division admitted 250 new dengue patients. The recent fatalities have increased the total number of dengue-related deaths in the division to 76 this year.
Additionally, 100 new cases of suspected measles have been reported in the last 24 hours. The suspected measles deaths occurred in the Khulna and Kushtia districts, with one death reported in each district.