Dengue: 6 dead, 647 hospitalised in a day

Six dengue patients died and 647 others were hospitalised across Bangladesh in the 24 hours until 8:00am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Of the deaths, two were reported from Dhaka North City Corporation, two from Dhaka South City Corporation, and one each from Barishal and Rajshahi divisions.

With these, the total number of deaths has risen to 167 this year, while reported cases climbed to 40,461.

So far, 38,252 dengue patients have recovered and been released from hospitals.

Currently, 2,042 patients are receiving treatment across the country, of whom 1,325 are admitted outside Dhaka.