Dhaka, May 3 -- Three more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Friday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 27 this year.

24 dengue patients hospitalised in 24hrs

During the period, nine more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Of them, three patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while the rest were outside the capital.

15 dengue patients hospitalised in 24hrs

A total of 116 patients are now receiving treatment at several hospitals across the country.

A total of 2,248 dengue cases have been reported since January 1, 2024.

19 dengue patients hospitalized in 24hrs

Last year, a total of 1,705...