Two members of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) died of dengue fever, while more than fifty members are undergoing treatment at Rajarbagh Central Police Hospital and Dhaka Medical College Hospital with dengue.

The deceased constables are Rassel Shikder of Hazaribag Police Station and Ayesha Akter of Gendaria Police Station.

DMP's additional commissioner A K M Hafiz Akter confirmed the matter.

He said the two police constables died in the last week while undergoing treatment. And more than half a hundred members are receiving treatment at Rajarbagh Central Police Hospital and Dhaka Medical College Hospital as they have been suffering from dengue fever.

Special instructions were given to the policemen to prevent the viral infection, Hafiz Akter added.

BDST: 1405 HRS, JULY 10, 2023
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