DHAKA, June 17, 2025 (BSS)- A total of 244 new dengue patients were admitted 
to hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours.

"During the period, 138 were hospitalised in Barishal, 19 in Chattogram, 26 
in Dhaka divisions, four in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), 32 in Dhaka 
South City Corporation (DSCC), one in Mymensingh and 24 were admitted to 
different hospitals in Rajshahi division," said a press release issued by the 
Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

During the period, 209 patients were discharged from hospitals. 
With the latest figures, the total number of dengue cases reported this year 
has reached 6,466. 

A total of 30 people have, so far, died from the mosquito-borne disease 
between January and June in 2025.

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