Bangladesh recorded six more deaths from measles-like symptoms over the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide combined mortality count from confirmed and suspected cases to 1,233 since March 15. No deaths were recorded among laboratory-confirmed cases during this 24-hour window, according to official data released by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Monday (October 26, 2026).
According to DGHS metrics, out of the six latest symptomatic fatalities, Dhaka Division recorded three deaths, while Mymensingh, Barishal, and Khulna divisions reported one death each.
During the same period, 78 new patients tested positive for measles in laboratory examinations, bringing the nationwide tally of confirmed cases to 23,478. Additionally, 1,388 new suspected cases were identified across healthcare facilities, elevating the total number of suspected measles patients to 222,552. Cumulatively, out of the 1,233 total deaths recorded since tracking began on March 15, 104 have been confirmed as measles through laboratory diagnostics, while 1,129 were classified as suspected measles deaths.
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