The death toll in Bangladesh's worst-ever dengue outbreak crossed the 1,000 mark as cases of the mosquito-borne disease continue to increase due to climate change.
The death toll from Bangladesh s worst dengue outbreak on record has topped 1,000 this year, official data showed, with hospitals struggling to make space for patients as the disease spreads.
The death toll in Bangladesh's severe dengue outbreak this year has surpassed 1,000, marking the deadliest year for the disease since its first recorded epidemic in 2000.