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01HealthAsia-Pacific

Bangladesh measles deaths continue as cases top 184,000

Health authorities report five more child deaths as a nationwide outbreak spreads.

Bangladesh's Directorate General of Health Services reported on 24 September 2026 that five more children had died of measles in 24 hours, with 1,283 new cases, 100 laboratory-confirmed. Since 15 March there have been 184,632 suspected cases, 20,951 confirmed and 163,153 hospital admissions.

What holds up

  • ✓The figures come from the national health directorate's release.
  • ✓The outbreak has run since at least mid-March.

What doesn't yet

  • ?Most 'suspected' cases lack laboratory confirmation.
  • ?Causes such as vaccination gaps are not detailed.

Ask before you share

  • →What explains the gap between suspected and confirmed cases?
  • →What was vaccine coverage before the outbreak, and what catch-up is planned?
  • →Which areas and groups are hit hardest?

Sources & original reporting

  1. [1]Business Times BD · Published 24 Sept 2026 · businesstimes-bd.com