Seven people died from COVID-19 infection while undergoing treatment at Rajshahi Medical College and Hospital (RMCH) in the last 24 hours.
Dr Saiful Ferdaus, deputy director of RMCH, confirmed the news.
Of the deceased, three were from Chapainawabganj and one each from Rajshahi, Natore, Naogaon and Pabna, he said.
According to hospital sources, 20 patients have been admitted to RMCH. Sixteen among them are from Rajshahi, three from Chapainawabganj and one from Naogaon.