Eight more people have succumbed to dengue in the last 24 hours till Wednesday morning, bringing the death toll to 174 this year.
During this period, 1,017 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Of the latest deaths, four occurred in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), one in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and three in Khulna division.
In terms of hospitalizations, 225 dengue patients were admitted in Dhaka North City Corporation, while 166 were treated in Dhaka South City Corporation.
Last year, 1,705 people lost their lives due to dengue, making it the deadliest year on record.
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