Hospitals in Bangladesh have recorded 28 new cases of dengue fever in 24 hours till 8 am today (May 14), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Of them, 10 were admitted to several hospitals in Dhaka, while others are from outside the capital, the DGHS statement added.

However, no new death has been recorded due to dengue, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

So far, 2,524 dengue cases 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.

The DGHS recorded 321,179 dengue cases and 3, 18,749 recoveries last year.

BDST: 1947 HRS, MAY 14, 2024
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