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11 more die of measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
Eleven children died from measles and similar symptoms in Bangladesh in the 24 hours till 8:00am on Friday, bringing the total death toll to 499 since March 15, 2026.
Of the new deaths, two were confirmed as measles-related while the remaining nine were classified as suspected, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Among the suspected deaths, the highest five were reported in Sylhet division, including three in Sunamganj district.
With these, the total number of confirmed deaths from measles has risen to 85 while suspected deaths have reached 414.
According to DGHS data, a total of 1,261 suspected measles cases were recorded in the last 24 hours, taking the overall suspected cases to 60,540.
During the same period, 54 new confirmed measles cases were reported, bringing the total number of confirmed infections to 8,329, reports UNB.
Since March 15, a total of 47,511 suspected measles patients were hospitalised, of whom 43,411 have recovered.