Fifty people were hospitalised with dengue fever in 24 hours till yesterday morning.

Of the new patients, 14 were hospitalised in Dhaka, said DGHS. Some 901 patients are receiving treatment in different hospitals across the country.

A total of 8,980 dengue cases and 74 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.