Three more people died of dengue across the country in the last 24 hours, while 1,535 new patients were hospitalised with mosquito-borne disease during the same period.
With the latest deaths, the total death toll from dengue this year has risen to 455, while total hospital admissions have reached 145,906.
According to a report issued by the Directorate General of Health Services on Friday, two of the three deceased in the last 24 hours were from Dhaka and one was from Khulna.
During this 24-hour period, Dhaka recorded the highest number of hospital admissions with 721 patients.
Among other divisions, 275 patients were admitted in Chattogram, 161 in Khulna, 143 in Barishal, 104 in Rajshahi, 88 in Mymensingh, and 43 in Rangpur, while Sylhet recorded no new hospitalisations.
Data from the directorate general of health services showed that out of the total hospitalised patients from 1 January to 6 November this year, 139,678 have recovered and returned home.
Currently, 5,773 patients are undergoing treatment in various hospitals across the country.
In terms of division-wise fatal cases this year so far, Dhaka division, including Dhaka metropolis, recorded the highest number of deaths at 217.
Besides, 84 deaths were recorded in Khulna division, 46 in Chattogram, 37 in Mymensingh, 30 in Barishal, 29 in Rajshahi, eight in Rangpur, and four in Sylhet.
