As rain and thunderstorms are expected in various parts of the country over the next few days, experts warn that the dengue season could extend further this year.

The price of eggs dropped yesterday as the supply increased in the capital’s kitchen markets, with some shops starting to follow government-fixed rates.

At least three dengue patients died and 411 patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning

At least eight dengue patients died and 1,100 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning

The prices of eggs dropped slightly yesterday after the supply increased in the capital’s kitchen markets.

1,186 hospitalised in a day

At least eight dengue patients died, while 1,108 patients were hospitalised in the 24 hours till yesterday morning.

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1,186 patients were hospitalised till 8:00am today

The number of dengue cases outside Dhaka has exceeded those within the capital, according to the Directorate General of Health Services.

The government plans to sell some vegetables at subsidised prices for the low-income groups as part of a pilot project in the capital.

660 patients were also hospitalised during this time

At least nine dengue patients died in the last 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, highest in a single day this year.

As one of the most densely populated cities in the world, Dhaka already faces a significant burden from diarrhoeal diseases, driven by factors like overcrowding, poor sanitation, and water contamination.

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