In the regular bulletin on measles on Saturday, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said the deaths were reported until 8am. Of the six patients, two had tested positive for measles. According to the DGHS, 16 people have died of measles since Mar 15. Since Mar 15, no fewer than 6,476 people have gone to hospitals with measles symptoms. In addition, 4,628 patients with asymptomatic measles were hospitalised during this period.

Source: bd News24 April 04, 2026 18:03 UTC