DHAKA, Feb 5, 2026 (BSS)- Sixteen more dengue patients were hospitalized in the last 24 hours till this morning, said a press release of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) today.

No fatalities were reported during the period.

According to the release, among the new patients, six were admitted to hospitals in Dhaka South City Corporation area, two in Dhaka North City Corporation areas, three in other hospitals in Dhaka division and five in hospitals Chattogram division. 

Besides, a total of 21 patients were discharged from hospitals during the period, taking the total number of recovered patients to 1,062 this year. 

However, since January 1, 2026, a total of 1,158 dengue cases have been reported. Of them, 63.7 percent are male and 36.3 percent are female. The death toll from the disease stands at three this year.

Last year, 413 people died from dengue while 1,02,861 cases were recorded across the country. In 2024, the disease claimed 575 lives with 1,01,214 reported cases.