2 more die of dengue, 220 hospitalised in 24 hours

Two deaths were reported from dengue in the 24 hours until this morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in the country to nine this year.

During the period, 220 more patients were hospitalised with the viral fever, raising the total infections to 4,900, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

The new deaths were reported in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) area and Barishal division, it said.

In 2025, there were 102,861 dengue cases and 413 dengue-related deaths in the country, it said.