Times24.net: Eight people died of dengue fever and 1,860 were hospitalised with the viral disease across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).The DGHS disclosed the information in a bulletin issued today, Thursday. Of the eight deaths, two each were reported in Dhaka South City Corporation, Khulna and Rajshahi divisions, while one each was reported in Barishal and Sylhet divisions.
Among the deceased, five were women and three were men.
According to DGHS data, a total of 289 people have died of dengue in Bangladesh since January this year, while 92,216 cases have been reported during the period.
8 die of dengue, 1,860 hospitalised in 24 hours