<p>A total of 16 persons have died across Bangladesh due to Acute Respiratory Infection in the last two months, a senior health official has said.</p>.<p>Chittagong has so far recorded 11 deaths due to the infection, which is the highest among other districts in Bangladesh.</p>.<p>"Sixteen people have died due to Acute Respiratory Infection across Bangladesh from November 1 to December 20. Chittagong has recorded the highest so far with 11 deaths," Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said in a statement.</p>.<p>He said the government has taken initiatives to aware people about Acute Respiratory Infection since the death toll due to the infection is on the rise.</p>.<p>Acute respiratory infection is a serious infection that prevents normal breathing function.</p>.<p>It usually begins as a viral infection in the nose, trachea (windpipe), or lungs. If the infection is not treated, it can spread to the entire respiratory system. </p>
<p>A total of 16 persons have died across Bangladesh due to Acute Respiratory Infection in the last two months, a senior health official has said.</p>.<p>Chittagong has so far recorded 11 deaths due to the infection, which is the highest among other districts in Bangladesh.</p>.<p>"Sixteen people have died due to Acute Respiratory Infection across Bangladesh from November 1 to December 20. Chittagong has recorded the highest so far with 11 deaths," Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said in a statement.</p>.<p>He said the government has taken initiatives to aware people about Acute Respiratory Infection since the death toll due to the infection is on the rise.</p>.<p>Acute respiratory infection is a serious infection that prevents normal breathing function.</p>.<p>It usually begins as a viral infection in the nose, trachea (windpipe), or lungs. If the infection is not treated, it can spread to the entire respiratory system. </p>