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Measles outbreak: Death toll rises to 545 as 17 more die in 24hrs

More than 1,100 patients with measles-like symptoms were hospitalised across the country in the past 24 hours

Children suffering from measles at DNCC Covid-19 dedicated hospital in the capital on 7 May 2026. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Measles outbreak may worsen further due to Eid movement: Experts

Amid a severe measles outbreak in Dhaka, a large number of children are receiving treatment at the DNCC COVID-19 Dedicated Hospital in Mohakhali, where new cases are rising daily, and patients are being referred from various hospitals. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Measles outbreak: 11 more children die, death toll rises to 499

Children suffering from measles at DNCC Covid-19 dedicated hospital in the capital on 7 May 2026. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Measles outbreak: 6 more die in 24 hours, death toll reaches 481

Emergency units, measles wards must remain operational during Eid holidays: DGHS

Emergency units, measles wards must remain operational during Eid holidays: DGHS

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20-bed field hospital being set up at DMCH to tackle health emergency

A surge of measles cases has led to a growing influx of infected children at DNCC Covid-19 Dedicated Hospital in Mohakhali, with new patients arriving daily, many of them referred from other hospitals and mostly children. Photo taken on 8 April 2026. Photos: Mehedi Hasan/TBS

9 children die from measles and measles-like symptoms in 24hrs

A surge of measles cases has led to a growing influx of infected children at DNCC Covid-19 Dedicated Hospital in Mohakhali, with new patients arriving daily, many of them referred from other hospitals and mostly children. Photo taken on 8 April 2026. Photos: Mehedi Hasan/TBS

3 more children die from measles and measles-like symptoms in 24 hours

A surge of measles cases has led to a growing influx of infected children at DNCC Covid-19 Dedicated Hospital in Mohakhali, with new patients arriving daily, many of them referred from other hospitals and mostly children. Photo taken on 8 April 2026. Photos: Mehedi Hasan/TBS

9 children die of measles, similar symptoms in 24hrs; over 1,100 hospitalised 

A woman nebulises a child undergoing treatment for measles at a hospital. Photo: TBS

Nine die in 24 hours as measles cases rise nationwide

A woman nebulises a child undergoing treatment for measles at a hospital. Photo: TBS

Seven more children die as measles-related hospitalisations hit daily peak

Children are undergoing treatment for measles in Chattogram medical. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin

10 more suspected measles deaths, 974 hospitalised in 24 hours

Children are undergoing treatment for measles in Chattogram medical. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin

Leave of govt doctors, health workers cancelled amid measles outbreak