DHAKA, June 11, 2025 (BSS) – Authorities reported 288 new dengue cases in the country during the past 24 hours till this morning, the highest number of patients hospitalized in a day with the disease this year.

“During the period, 261patients were hospitalised in Barishal, 11 in Chattogram, one in Dhaka division, 12 in Dhaka south, one in Rajshahi and two were admitted to different hospitals in Mymensingh,” said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

The total number of case rose to 5,303 while 23 deaths from dengue disease were reported this year.

Besides, 268 dengue patients were released from different hospitals in the last 24 hours. Besides, a total of 4,832 dengue patients have been released so far across the country.

Last year, the total number of cases rose to 1,01,214 while 575 deaths from dengue disease were reported, the statement added.