8 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined toll now 1,044
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Dengue claims 7 more lives, 1,753 hospitalised in a day
16 September 2026
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6 more die with measles-like symptoms, death toll now 1,036
15 September 2026
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Dengue claims 7 more lives, 1,593 hospitalised in a day
15 September 2026
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8 more children die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
14 September 2026
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Dengue claims 6 more lives, 1,561 hospitalised in 24 hours
13 September 2026
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7 more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
12 September 2026
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Dengue cases cross 50,000 mark
12 September 2026
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3 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined toll now 1,012
11 September 2026
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Dengue claims 2 more lives, 790 hospitalised in 24 hours
11 September 2026
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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
Deaths from measles, symptoms cross 500-mark as 13 more die in 24 hours
DGHS reports total fatalities rise to 512
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
Deaths from measles, symptoms rise to 481 with six more deaths in a day
Of the six, three are confirmed measles deaths
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
Death toll from measles, symptoms rise to 475 with 11 deaths in 24 hours
Of the 11, two are confirmed measles deaths
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
Six more children die of measles, measles-like symptoms; death toll now 459
Of them, one is a confirmed measles death
17 May 2026
Death toll from measles, symptoms rises to 451 with 12 deaths in a day
Of the 12, 4 are confirmed measles deaths
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