Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- The dengue situation in Bangladesh continues to deteriorate, with three more deaths and 833 new hospitalisations reported across the country in the 24 hours till Thursday morning.

According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the latest figures bring this year's total death toll from the mosquito-borne disease to 326.

Of the new fatalities, one each was reported under Dhaka North City Corporation, Dhaka South City Corporation, and in Rajshahi division (outside city corporation areas).

During the same period, 833 new patients were admitted to hospitals, raising the total number of dengue cases this year to 82,606, reports UNB.

Currently, 1,063 patients are receiving treatment at hospitals in Dhaka, w...