One more dies, 249 hospitalised in 24 hours

One more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours until Tuesday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 75 this year, reports UNB.

During the period, 249 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Of them, 34 dengue patients were admitted in hospital under Dhaka North City Corporation, while 61 were hospitalised in Dhaka South City Corporation.

Some 1, 049 patients are receiving treatment in different hospitals across the country.