Bangladesh: 2026 Measles

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Source: https://viewsbangladesh.com/three-mo...asles-at-rmch/

Three more children die from measles at RMCH
District Correspondent

28 Mar 26, 11:42

Four children suffering from measles were recommended for admission to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital last Thursday, but three of them have died. The surviving child, Jannatul Mawa, was admitted to the ICU on Saturday afternoon. Meanwhile, three more children have been recommended for ICU admission.

A total of 12 children have died at Rajshahi Medical College this month after contracting measles. Among them, nine died despite being admitted to the ICU. Detailed information on infected children in general wards is yet to be obtained.

With assistance from the World Health Organisation, samples from 153 patients in Rajshahi division were tested on March 18, with 44 testing positive for measles. The infection rate was approximately 29 per cent, with the highest rates in Chapainawabganj, Rajshahi and Pabna.

The office of the Rajshahi Divisional Health Director said this highly contagious disease has spread rapidly in the Rajshahi region. Between March 1 and Thursday, 84 children with measles were recommended for ICU admission. Among them, nine died in the ICU and three died while awaiting ICU admission.

In Pabna, 26 children were undergoing treatment in the 'measles ward' as of this morning, though no deaths have been reported. Four children have died in Chapainawabganj over the last three months; 70 children were admitted to hospital there this morning...

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Source: https://khaborwala.com/rising-measle...s-three-deaths

Rising Measles Infections: 105 Children Admitted in 11 Days, Three Deaths
khaborwala online desk
Published: 28 Mar 2026, 08:53 pm

A sharp rise in measles infections among children has placed significant pressure on healthcare services at the Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, where overcrowding and resource constraints are increasingly evident. Over the past 11 days alone, 105 children have been admitted with measles, and three fatalities have been recorded, underscoring growing concerns among public health officials.

The surge began in mid-March and has since intensified, with patients arriving not only from Mymensingh district but also from neighbouring regions including Sherpur, Jamalpur, Netrokona, Tangail, Kurigram, Kishoreganj, and parts of Gazipur. In response, hospital authorities established three dedicated medical teams on 24 March and set up specialised “measles corners” within the paediatric wards. Each of these units was designed to accommodate 10 patients; however, the influx has far exceeded capacity.

Overcrowding and Capacity Challenges...

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Source: https://www.thedailystar.net/news/ba...tbreak-4138831

At least 38 children dead in measles outbreak
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BANGLADESH
Tuhin Shubhra Adhikary

At least 38 children have died of measles and related complications this year as the infectious disease is spreading in the capital and several other districts.

Of the deaths, 32 occurred this month -- 21 of them at the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) in the capital’s Mohakhali, including three yesterday, as the facility struggles with a surge of patients arriving from across the country...

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Source: https://unb.com.bd/category/Banglade...g-cases/182640

3 children die of measles, 22 hospitalised in Chandpur amid rising cases
UNB News Publish- March 31, 2026, 10:45 PM UNB NEWS

At least three children have died of measles in Chandpur as the outbreak continues to grow, with 22 infected children currently receiving treatment at Chandpur Sadar General Hospital.

According to the Civil Surgeon’s Office, a total of 28 children have been admitted to different hospitals across the district due to measles. The three deaths have caused concern among parents in the area.

Latest health department data shows that Chandpur Sadar General Hospital has the largest number of patients, with 22 children under treatment. In addition, Hajiganj Upazila Health Complex is treating seven children, Matlab North Upazila three, and Kachua Upazila two children.

A 10-bed isolation ward has been opened at Chandpur Sadar General Hospital for measles patients, but the facility has become insufficient due to the rising number of cases. Hospital sources said the pressure has led to a shortage of beds, forcing some children to receive care on the ward floor...

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Source: https://dailynewnation.com/news/815722

Number of measles cases increasing in Sylhet
Staff Reporter
Published: 12:01 AM, 31 March 2026 Updated: 4:56 PM, 31 March 2026

Measles infection is spreading at a large scale in Sylhet. Due to the increase in patient pressure, a unit of the city’s Shaheed Shamsuddin Ahmed Hospital has been made an isolation center since March 26. 30 patients have been admitted here in three days. Hospital sources said that 19 people are currently admitted to the hospital.

Resident Medical Officer of Shaheed Shamsuddin Ahmed Hospital Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman said that 30 people were admitted here in three days since March 26. Of these, 14 have returned home. Three new patients were admitted on Sunday.

Deputy Director of MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital Dr. Mahbubur Rahman said that since it is a contagious disease, patients were initially isolated in Osmani and treated...

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Source: https://www.thedailystar.net/news/ba...-dists-4142271

Measles has spread to 56 of 64 dists
4 more die with suspected infections
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BANGLADESH
Tuhin Shubhra Adhikary

At least 56 of the 64 districts have reported measles cases as of March 28, officials said citing reports from both the government and the World Health Organisation -- indicating widespread national transmission of the infectious disease.

The number of affected districts could be higher as new cases may have been reported from eight additional districts since the WHO report was submitted to the health authorities on March 28, officials said.

Considering the ratio of population to suspected cases, Cox’s Bazar recorded the highest burden of patients. Barguna, Chapainawabganj, Pabna and Natore, as well as Dhaka North City Corporation, Mymensingh City Corporation and Barishal City Corporation, have emerged as hotspots, they added.

A total of 2,373 suspected measles cases were tested until Wednesday, of which 743, or around 31 percent, tested positive so far, said Halimur Rashid, director (disease control) of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

However, a DGHS report said a total of 3,709 suspected measles cases were recorded from March 15 until 8:00am yesterday, including 685 reported in the last 24 hours. Of them, 585 cases were confirmed as measles patients.

A total of 27 suspected measles deaths were recorded, including four in the last 24 hours until 8:00am yesterday, and of them, 13 are confirmed measles deaths, the report said.

But this newspaper got reports of 50 deaths in suspected measles cases and related complications until yesterday, including four suspected deaths in the last 24 hours...