Youth dies of dengue

A youth died of dengue at Khulna Medical College Hospital early Tuesday.

The deceased was identified as Abdur Rouf, 35, of Bagharpar upazila in Jashore district.

Dr. Shailendra Nath Biswas, resident physician of Khulna Medical College Hospital, said Abdur Rouf was admitted to the hospital on Monday evening.

Dengue claimed 15 lives until Tuesday since the beginning of the year, he also said.

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