Bangladesh reported one more death from dengue in the 24 hours up to Saturday morning, as the country continues to face a surge in infections.

With the latest fatality, the total number of dengue deaths this year has reached 203, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The new death occurred in Mymensingh Division (outside city corporation).

During the same period, 374 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, bringing the total number of cases this year to 48,865.

New cases were reported across the country as follows: Barishal Division (outside city corporation) – 63, Chattogram Division – 102, Dhaka Division – 67, Dhaka North City Corporation – 46, Dhaka South City Corporation – 48, Mymensingh Division – 37, Khulna Division – 101, and Rajshahi Division – 11.

Currently, 787 patients are receiving treatment in Dhaka, while 2,304 patients are undergoing treatment in hospitals nationwide. DGHS also reported that 65.2% of the newly infected patients are men and 34.8% are women.

Last year, dengue claimed 575 lives in Bangladesh, with 101,214 cases recorded and 100,040 recoveries during the same period.

The DGHS continues to urge people to take precautionary measures to prevent mosquito breeding and reduce the risk of infection.

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