DHAKA- Three dengue patients died and 399 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the past 24 hours till 8 am today.

"During the period, a total of 267 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city and 132 were admitted to the different hospitals outside it," a press release of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said.

With the new cases, the total number of patients rose to 7,238 the statement said, adding: "Some 5,695 patients were released from different hospitals this year among the total patients."

Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has recently issued comprehensive instructions on prevention of dengue infection as the mosquito-borne tropical disease has increased sharply this year.

According to the DGHS data, dengue infection has increased five times since January 1 to May 31, 2023.

 Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne illness that occurs in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Outbreaks of the disease are usually seasonal, peaking during and after the rainy season.