Madaripur, Aug 4 (UNB)— A dengue victim died while undergoing treatment at the Sadar Hospital on early Saturday.

Medical Officer Dr Sasanko Babu identified the deceased as Nadira Akter, 45, wife of Shawkat Mia of Krishnanagar village in Kalkini upazila. 

The number of dengue patients is rising gradually. At least 48 patients were admitted to the hospital between Friday and Saturday noon, the doctor said.

Although the government claims the mosquito-borne disease has claimed 14 lives, unofficial estimates suggest the number is much higher.