Bangladesh reports 11 more dengue deaths

By SM Najmus Sakib

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AA) - Dengue continues to wreak havoc in Bangladesh with 11 more deaths reported in the past 24 hours, the country's health authority said.

Hospitalizations on Sunday reached 2,905, the highest single-day record, according to the Directorate General of Health Services.

With the latest figures, the nationwide death toll due to dengue reached 398, while hospitalizations stood at 85,411.

A majority of those who were hospitalized made a full recovery.

Last year, 281 people died due to dengue.

Dengue is a viral infection transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

There is no specific treatment for dengue. However, timely detection can save lives.​​​​​​​