One more dies from dengue; total fatalities at 33 this year

242 new patients admitted to hospitals in the past 24 hours, taking this year's total caseload to 10,012, according to the DGHS

File image: Dengue cases are rising in Dhaka hospitals as people of all ages seek treatment. Photo: Ahadul Karim Khan/Dhaka Tribune

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Publish : 18 Jul 2026, 06:01 PMUpdate : 18 Jul 2026, 06:01 PM

One dengue-related death was reported, and 242 new patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in the 24 hours until 8am on Saturday.

With the latest fatality, the dengue death toll has risen to 33 in the country this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

The new death was reported in Khulna Division out of City Corporation.

During the reporting period, 241 patients were discharged from hospitals after recovery.

Since January 1, a total of 10,012 dengue patients have been admitted to hospitals across the country. Of them, 9,062 have recovered and been discharged.