, Nov. 1 -- October emerged as the deadliest month for dengue fever in Bangladesh this year, claiming 80 lives and recording the highest number of cases, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

The DGHS data shows that the country logged 2,250 dengue cases in October alone , the highest monthly total of the year, reflecting a worrying surge of the mosquito-borne disease that has become a recurring public health threat.

The health authorities logged 76 Dengue deaths in September, 41 in July and 39 in August.

The death toll reached 278 in 10 months till October.

Meanwhile, 506 new dengue cases were reported in 24 hours on Friday, raising the number of confirmed cases to 69,862 this year.

DGHS Director General Pr...