303 hospitalised with dengue in 24 hours

Three hundred and three dengue patients were hospitalised with dengue fever in 24 hours until Saturday morning, reports UNB.

Of the new patients, 158 were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while the rest were outside the capital, according to the Directorate General of Health Services.

Some 1086 patients are receiving treatment in different hospitals across the country. A total of 10,959 dengue cases and 77 deaths have been reported since January 1, 2024.

Last year, a total of 1,705 people lost their lives due to dengue, making it the deadliest year on record.