Dhaka:Three more children have died with symptoms of measles in the past 24 hours as the country continues to grapple with the outbreak.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, during this period, 1,259 suspected and confirmed measles cases were reported. Since March 15, 2026, the total death count from suspected measles has reached 1,100, while 104 children have died from confirmed measles.
No deaths from confirmed measles were recorded in the last 24 hours. However, the cumulative death toll from both confirmed measles and measles-like symptoms has climbed to 1,204 since March 15.
The report indicated that 1,217 suspected measles cases surfaced in the last 24 hours, increasing the total number of suspected cases to 215,768 between March 15 and October 20. In the same timeframe, 42 new confirmed measles cases were recorded, raising the total confirmed cases to 23,199.
From March 15 to October 20, hospitals admitted 191,761 patients with suspected measles, with 184,168 patients discharged during the same period.