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Chattogram City Corporation Mayor Shahadat Hossain speaks at an event where the findings of a study on the 2026 measles outbreak in southern Bangladesh were presented. Photo: TBS.

Healthcare exposure linked to 59.4% of measles cases in Chattogram study

Genetic analysis of 17 samples found the B3 measles virus in all cases. Researchers said B3 is not a new or unknown strain and has previously been detected in Bangladesh and elsewhere.

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Dengue: 7 more die; daily hospitalisations hit yearly high at 1,753

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Sakhawat Hossain addressed the BFA Global Health Forum 2026 Haikou Conference, held in Haikou, China. Photo: Collected

Sakhawat outlines four priorities to strengthen cooperation with China, others

Children receive treatment during Bangladesh's measles outbreak. Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS

Measles death toll reaches 1,044 as 8 more children die in 24 hours

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Ultra-processed foods linked to hidden thigh muscle fat, possible knee risk

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Dengue: 7 more deaths, daily hospitalisations hit yearly high at 1,593

File photo of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Abdul Moyeen Khan Photo: File/Reuters

Round-the-clock coordination among authorities must to fight dengue: LGRD minister

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Dengue: 8 more deaths, 1,733 hospitalised in 24 hrs

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

Measles death toll reaches 1030 as 8 more children die in 24 hours

Padma General Hospital, situated in Kathalbagan in the capital. Photo: TBS

No evidence of negligence found in infant's death in Padma General Hospital: DGHS

A child being treated at measles corner of Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH). Photo: TBS

Around 2 crore children get measles vaccines in five months

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Dengue spreads to all 64 districts, situation may worsen in Dhaka and 14 districts next week: IEDCR

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Dengue: 6 more deaths, 1,561 hospitalised in 24 hours