The dengue outbreak in Bangladesh has taken a serious turn, with the death toll exceeding 300 and the number of hospital admissions approaching 100,000 this year. Four more people died of dengue in the past 24 hours, while 2,193 patients were admitted to hospitals during the same period, the highest daily admission figure recorded this year.

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) disclosed the information in its regular dengue bulletin on Sunday (October 11).

According to the DGHS, a total of 99,275 dengue patients have been admitted to hospitals across the country so far this year. Of them, 92,403 have recovered and returned home. In the past 24 hours, 1,796 patients were discharged from hospitals after recovery.

With the latest fatalities, the total number of dengue-related deaths this year has reached 303.

The bulletin reported that 58 people died of dengue during the first 10 days of October. September recorded the highest monthly death toll, with 148 fatalities. The disease claimed 43 lives in August, 36 in July, 13 in June and one in May. Two deaths each were recorded in January and February.

The DGHS said 2,193 new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals nationwide between 8:00 am Saturday and 8:00 am Sunday.

Dhaka Division recorded the highest number of admissions, with 1,030 patients. Other divisions reported 304 admissions in Khulna, 293 in Chattogram, 236 in Barishal, 160 in Rajshahi, 84 in Rangpur and 70 in Mymensingh.

As dengue infections and fatalities continue to rise, health experts emphasize the importance of eliminating mosquito breeding grounds, removing stagnant water and taking personal precautions to prevent mosquito bites.