Dhaka, Aug. 30 -- Mosquito-borne disease dengue claimed another life in the capital while 1,025 new patients were hospitalised across the country in 24 hours till Friday morning, marking a slight improvement in the situation.

Fifty-two-year old Munni Begum from Keraniganj died around 9am at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Her son Imran Hossain said she was admitted there on Wednesday.

Data released by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) showed a decline in new dengue cases. On Thursday, 1,189 new cases were recorded. The number was 1,157 on Wednesday, 1,299 on Tuesday, 1,251 on Monday, 1,299 on Sunday and 1,179 on Saturday.

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