Five more die of dengue_

Five more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Tuesday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 193 this year.
During the period, 981 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), reports UNB.
Of them, 196 dengue patients were admitted in hospital under Dhaka North City Corporation while 180 were hospitalized in Dhaka South City Corporation.
Some 3,384 patients are receiving treatment in different hospitals across the country.
A total of 38,789 dengue cases have been reported since January 1, 2024.
Last year, 1,705 people lost their lives due to dengue, making it the deadliest year on record.