11 dengue cases reported in 24 hours
We all know that Dhaka, along with other parts of Bangladesh, are experiencing an alarming surge in dengue cases for the last few years. PHOTO : COLLECTED
Eleven new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to this morning, bringing the total number of cases to 1,862 this year.
According to the Directorate General of Health Services, new cases were reported as follows: two in Barishal division, two in Dhaka division, two in Dhaka South City Corporation, two in Dhaka North City Corporation, two in Khulna division and one in Mymensingh division.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. The number of deaths remained at 13, with no new fatalities reported during this period, the DGHS added.
Currently, 74 dengue patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country.
Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 575 people.
According to the DGHS, there were 101,214 dengue cases and 100,040 recoveries in 2024.
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