One child has died from measles-like symptoms in Dhaka Division over the last 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM on Saturday, October 31, 2026, bringing the total national death toll from confirmed measles and suspected symptoms to 1,252 since March 15.
According to the daily press bulletin issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), no confirmed measles deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours. However, 97 children were newly diagnosed with confirmed measles, elevating the total number of confirmed infections nationwide to 23,867.
Read nextDSCC Conducts Major Eviction Drive to Reclaim Footpaths in New Market; Installs Flower Plant Tubs for BeautificationAdditionally, 987 patients presented with measles symptoms during the 24-hour window, pushing the cumulative number of suspected cases across Bangladesh to 228,660. DGHS statistics reveal that among the 1,252 total fatalities recorded since March 15, 105 were laboratory-confirmed measles deaths, while 1,147 children died presenting severe measles symptoms. Public health authorities continue to urge parents to ensure timely MMR vaccination for children to curb ongoing transmission.
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