Published: 12:17 AM, 20 April 2026
Measles: 4 more patients die in 24 hours
Four more people have died of measles in the country in 24 hours till 8 am on Sunday. Of these, one died of confirmed measles and three died of suspected measles, according to a press release sent from the control center of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) yesterday. It said that in 24 hours, 1197 new suspected measles patients have been identified across the country and 165 laboratory-confirmed patients have been found.
The notification said that from March 15 to April 19, the total number of confirmed measles patients was 3,443 and the number of suspected measles cases was 23,606. During the same period, 12,396 people have recovered from the hospital and returned home.
Since March 15, 36 people have died from confirmed measles. At the same time, 181 people have died from suspected measles.
During this time, the highest number of suspected measles cases was reported in Dhaka Division, where 10,343 people have been infected. Of these, 2,194 have been confirmed to have measles.
The DGHS is keeping a close watch on the situation and is regularly collecting and analyzing information through the Integrated Control Center.
In addition to ensuring necessary medical care for patients, the people have been advised to remain aware.
