DHAKA, Oct 26, 2024 (BSS) - Two dengue patients died and 961 were admitted to 
different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this 
morning.

"During the period, 381 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city while 
580 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital," said a press 
release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

This year, the total number of cases rose to 55,663 while 271 deaths from the 
mosquito-borne disease were reported during the period, the statement added.

Last year, the country recorded 1,705 dengue-related deaths and a total of 
3,21,179 dengue cases.