Barguna, Nov. 19 -- Even as winter sets in, the coastal district of Barguna remains gripped by dengue, with new infections being reported daily and the death toll continuing to rise.

As of November 18, the district has recorded at least 15 dengue deaths, while more than 9,000 people have been affected this year.

According to data shared on Tuesday by the district civil surgeon's office, 117 dengue patients are currently receiving treatment at the Sadar and upazila hospitals across Barguna.

Within the past 24 hours alone, 21 new patients were admitted to the 250-bed Barguna General Hospital, which is now treating 60 dengue patients.

During the same period, the upazila health complexes saw 18 fresh admissions-three in Amtali, two in Bam...