Two more die of dengue bringing death toll this year to 531

The Business Standard
Dec 09, 2024

Two more die of dengue bringing death toll this year to 531


Two more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Monday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 531 this year.

Among the recent fatalities, one took place in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), while another one occurred in Dhaka Division (outside the city corporations).

During the period, 478 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).