Bangladesh recorded seven deaths due to measles symptoms over the past 24 hours, alongside 1,319 new confirmed and suspected infections, according to the regular daily bulletin released by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Sunday (October 18, 2026).
A divisional breakdown of the latest casualties shows that Dhaka Division reported the highest number of deaths with three fatalities, followed by Sylhet with two deaths, while Mymensingh and Khulna divisions reported one death each.
According to DGHS statistics, the cumulative death toll from confirmed measles and measles symptoms since March 15, 2026, has risen to 1,196. Out of these total fatalities, 104 deaths have been laboratory-confirmed as measles, while 1,092 deaths occurred among patients presenting severe measles symptoms. Health officials continue to emphasize widespread immunization and immediate clinical intervention for symptomatic children across vulnerable rural and urban hubs.
— Daily Best News Desk • Fearless in the search for truth
Reported by Staff Reporter • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
