Dengue claims 7 more lives, 1,753 hospitalised in a day
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16 September 2026 Disease
Dengue claims 7 more lives, 1,593 hospitalised in a day
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15 September 2026 Disease
Dengue claims 6 more lives, 1,561 hospitalised in 24 hours
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13 September 2026 Disease
7 more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
UNB, Dhaka
12 September 2026 Disease
Dengue cases cross 50,000 mark
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12 September 2026 Disease
3 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined toll now 1,012
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11 September 2026 Disease
Dengue claims 2 more lives, 790 hospitalised in 24 hours
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11 September 2026 Disease

Measles: Death toll rises to 560 with five more deaths in 24 hours

With these, the total number of confirmed measles deaths has risen to 88, while suspected deaths have reached 472
27 May 2026

10 more die of measles, symptoms

Deaths from measles and measles-like symptoms continue to rise, with the country recording 10 more deaths in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, taking the total death toll to 555.
27 May 2026

10 more die from measles, symptoms in 24 hours

Death tolls from the disease rises to 555
26 May 2026

16 more die with measles-like symptoms in a day

Total confirmed and suspected measles deaths rise to 528
24 May 2026

DGHS revises measles data again

Third major revision in two weeks raises questions
23 May 2026
23 May 2026

Heavy rainfall raises early dengue risk

Excessive rainfall across Bangladesh is increasing the risk of an early dengue outbreak this year, prompting entomologists to call for immediate government action to eliminate mosquito breeding sources and strengthen public awareness campaigns.
23 May 2026

11 more die from measles, measles-like symptoms in 24 hours

Total confirmed and suspected measles deaths rise to 499
22 May 2026

Central Africa: Did US aid cuts worsen Ebola outbreak?

DRC and Uganda are fighting to contain a dramatic Ebola outbreak, which went unnoticed for a long time. Are US aid cuts to blame for the delayed crisis response?
21 May 2026

Prof Sayedur responds to Unicef’s measles vaccine shortage claim

Former special assistant to the interim govt chief adviser says there was no indication anyone was turned away due to measles vaccine shortages in 2025
20 May 2026

HC orders probe into deaths after rabid dog bites in Gaibandha

Civil surgeon asked to investigate possible medical negligence after lawyer says victims could not get vaccines at government hospitals
20 May 2026
20 May 2026

Warned interim govt several times over measles vaccine shortage: Unicef

Sent five to six letters to the health authorities and discussed the issue in 10 meetings, says Unicef representative to Bangladesh
20 May 2026

ICU at CMCH overwhelmed with measles patients

A heavy, grief-stricken silence was witnessed outside the Paediatric Ward and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) yesterday afternoon.
20 May 2026

HC seeks answers on vaccine supply, compensation for measles deaths

A public interest petition claimed policy failures, procurement changes and weak healthcare infrastructure contributed to the measles outbreak
19 May 2026
19 May 2026

DGHS orders private hospitals to admit measles patients

Private hospitals asked to create separate wards, reserve beds for measles patients nationwide
19 May 2026
17 May 2026
15 May 2026

Measles outbreak in Bandarban's Alikadam: Another child dies, death toll now 7

Kurukpata union sees rising child deaths from measles and measles-like symptoms
15 May 2026