​Two Dengue Deaths in 48 Hours, 137 Under Treatment at RMCH.

Md. Sohel Rana, Rajshahi Correspondent ​Two more dengue patients have died at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) over the past two days. While one patient died in the last 24 hours, the death toll reached two over the 48-hour period. Dengue Shock Syndrome was listed as the cause of death for both patients. ​According to the latest dengue update from RMCH on Sunday (October 4), 30 new dengue patients were admitted in the last 24 hours. During the same period, 61 patients recovered and were discharged. Currently, 137 dengue patients are undergoing treatment at the hospital. ​The patient who died on October 3 was identified as Md. Sadek (35), a resident of Shibganj Upazila in Chapainawabganj. He was admitted to RMCH with dengue on September 30 at 12:10 PM. He passed away at 7:18 AM on October 3 while undergoing treatment. Dengue Shock Syndrome was cited as the cause of death. ​Earlier on October 2, Mst. Marjina Begum (59), a housewife from Ullapara Upazila in Sirajganj, passed away. She was admitted to RMCH on September 29 at 6:35 PM. She died while under treatment at 9:57 AM on October 2. Her cause of death was also reported as Dengue Shock Syndrome. ​RMCH spokesperson Sheikh Shamim Ahmed stated that although 30 new patients were admitted in the last 24 hours, 61 were discharged. Nevertheless, 137 dengue patients remain hospitalized for treatment.