Dhaka:Seven people have died and 2,249 others have been hospitalized due to dengue infections in the last 24 hours, as reported by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, these recent fatalities bring the total death toll from dengue to 384 for this year.
In terms of regional distribution, 1,033 of the newly hospitalized patients are from the Dhaka Division. Other affected areas include 155 patients in Mymensingh Division, 217 in Chattogram Division, 297 in Khulna Division, 224 in Rajshahi Division, 82 in Rangpur Division, 211 in Barishal Division, and 30 in Sylhet Division.
The DGHS report further indicates that a total of 123,948 dengue patients have been hospitalized across the country this year. In the last 24 hours alone, 2,268 patients have recovered and been discharged. To date, 117,400 individuals have recuperated and returned home after receiving treatment.
In comparison, last year saw 102,861 people infected with dengue, resulting in 413 deaths from the disease.