50 people die as cold spell continues in Bangladesh

At least 50 people have died in Bangladesh due to the ongoing cold spell accompanied by chilly wind and drizzles since November. The death toll was reported by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health on Thursday, Xinhua news agency reported. Ayesha Akhter, Assistant Director at DGHS, told Xinhua that 17 people died due to Acute Respiratory Infection across Bangladesh from November 1 to December 25.

At least 50 people have died in Bangladesh due to the ongoing cold spell accompanied by chilly wind and drizzles since November. The death toll was reported by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health on Thursday, Xinhua news agency reported. Ayesha Akhter, Assistant Director at DGHS, told Xinhua that 17 people died due to Acute Respiratory Infection across Bangladesh from November 1 to December 25. December 27, 2019 at 07:24AM https://ift.tt/2PWE3Dk