Bangladesh sees sharp rise in dengue cases

In Bangladesh, Dengue positive cases are increasing sharply since the late June as the disease is spreading in both urban and rural settings but most cases are detected in Dhaka city.

According to the Directorate General of Health Services, as of July 9 dengue cases were reported while total figure stood at 12,954 this year. Seventeen dengue patients died between July 1st and 9th while total deaths from dengue reached 73 so far.