Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- Bangladesh has reported 10 more deaths due to dengue fever -- the highest number of fatalities due to the mosquito-borne disease this year, while 1,069 patients have been admitted to hospitals.

The Directorate General of Health Services on Wednesday said, of the deaths, three were from Dhaka North City, five from Dhaka South City, and one each from Barishal and Khulna divisions.

This brings the total number of dengue deaths this year to 302. In November, 24 people have died and 5,130 patients have been hospitalised.

October saw the highest number of fatalities with 80 deaths, followed by September with 76 and July with 41. Other monthly death tolls include January 10, February three, April seven, May three, June 19, an...