Dhaka: The dengue outbreak in Bangladesh is worsening rapidly, with infections and deaths rising sharply across the country. As many as six people died of the disease in the 24 hours till Sunday morning, raising the death toll from the mosquito-borne disease to 313, local media reported.

During the same period, 1,195 new patients were hospitalised, raising the total number of dengue cases in 2025 to 78,543, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the United News of Bangladesh reported.

Two new fatalities were reported in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), two in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), and two in Barishal Division.

Presently, 1,150 patients are undergoing treatment at hospitals in Dhaka, while 3,337 patients are admitted to hospitals in other part

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