Measles outbreak

Measles outbreak

Child under treatment for measles at DNCC Covid-19 dedicated hospital in the capital. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Measles-related deaths rise to 766 as seven more children die

With the latest update, the number of suspected measles-related deaths has risen to 671, while laboratory-confirmed measles deaths stand at 95.

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

Measles: Death toll reaches 750 as 3 more children die in 24 hours

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Measles death toll reaches 724 as 5 more children die 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

Measles death toll reaches 712 as 4 more children die in 24hrs

Child under treatment for measles at DNCC Covid-19 dedicated hospital in the capital. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Measles death toll nears 700 as 9 more children die in 24 hours

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

Bangladesh records 3 more suspected measles deaths; fatalities reach 689

A growing number of children infected with measles are receiving treatment at the DNCC Covid-19 Dedicated Hospital in Mohakhali amid a severe outbreak in Dhaka. The hospital is seeing a steady rise in new admissions every day, with many patients being referred from other healthcare facilities. Most of the affected patients are children. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Post-measles complications rising among children

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

Antibiotic resistance drives up child deaths, treatment costs amid measles outbreak

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Measles outbreak: 5 more children die; death toll rises to 666

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

Measles outbreak review ordered, PM assures action if negligence found

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

Measles outbreak: 4 more die in 24hrs, death toll rises to 656

A growing number of children infected with measles are receiving treatment at the DNCC Covid-19 Dedicated Hospital in Mohakhali amid a severe outbreak in Dhaka. The hospital is seeing a steady rise in new admissions every day, with many patients being referred from other healthcare facilities. Most of the affected patients are children. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Measles outbreak: 4 more children die; death toll hits 652

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

Measles outbreak: 1 more die in 24hrs, death toll rises to 643