According to DGHS data, a total of 1,083 suspected measles cases were recorded in the last 24 hours, taking the overall suspected cases to 66,023.
A child undergoing treatment for measles at the DNCC COVID-19 Dedicated Hospital in Mohakhali, as cases surge across the city and hospitals see a growing influx of young patients. Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS
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A child undergoing treatment for measles at the DNCC COVID-19 Dedicated Hospital in Mohakhali, as cases surge across the city and hospitals see a growing influx of young patients. Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS
Ten more children died from measles and similar symptoms in Bangladesh in 24 hours till 8:00am today (26 May), taking the total death toll to 555 since 15 March 2026.
Of the new deaths, one was confirmed as measles-related while the remaining nine were classified as suspected, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Among the suspected deaths, the highest three were reported in Dhaka division.
With these, the total number of confirmed deaths from measles has risen to 88, while suspected deaths have reached 467, DGHS said.
According to DGHS data, a total of 1,083 suspected measles cases were recorded in the last 24 hours, taking the overall suspected cases to 66,023.
During the same period, 53 new confirmed measles cases were reported, bringing the total number of confirmed infections to 8,772.
Since 15 March, a total of 52,530 suspected measles patients were hospitalised, of whom 48,800 have recovered.
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