Dhaka, Aug. 6 -- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Kanak Kanti Barua on Tuesday said the overall dengue situation in Bangladesh is stable.

"Some serious dengue patients have been admitted to BSMMU but their condition is improving. Two patients died of the disease at the hospital. We're trying to provide better services," he said after visiting Dengue Treatment Cell (DTC) opened on July 27 at the hospital.

Barua said 145 dengue patients have been admitted to DTC in 24 hours until 8am.

Awami League's central monitoring cell convener Dr Mustafa Jalal Mohiuddin said the government is working to prevent dengue. "I visited Dhaka Medical Hospital and noticed several patients were staying on the...