Bagerhat, Aug. 19 -- At least 12 new patients were diagnosed with mosquito-borne disease dengue here in the last 24 hours till Monday morning.

Bagerhat Civil Surgeon Dr GKM Shamshuzzaman said the number of dengue infected patients is increasing in the district and 14 of them are undergoing treatment at Bagerhat Sadar Hospital and upazila health complexes.

Since July 27, 102 people were admitted to different hospitals with dengue fever, he added.

Shamsuzzaman said the hospitals have opened special corners for dengue patients to provide treatment and suggestions.

At least 1,706 new patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till Sunday morning across the country, according to Health Emergency Operation Center and Control Room of the Directo...