Dhaka, March 6 -- Five more new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Thursday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 1,584 this year.

According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), new cases were reported as follows: one in Barishal Division (Out of CC), two in Khulna Division (Out of CC), one in Rajshahi Division (Out of CC) and one in Dhaka South City Corporation.

The number of deaths remained at 13, with no new fatalities reported during this period, the DGHS added.

8 more dengue cases reported in 24hrs

Currently, 56 dengue patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country.

Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 575 people.

According to the DGHS, there were 101,214 dengu...