3 more die of measles

Published : Friday, 12 June, 2026 at 12:00 AM Count : 13

Suspected cases of measles have claimed three more children in Bangladesh in a single day, while 132 people tested positive for the disease in the 24 hours.

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said in its regular bulletin on Friday that 92 people have died of confirmed cases of the highly-infectious disease since Mar 15, while 550 have died after showing symptoms consistent with the disease.

The Dhaka Division has recorded the highest death toll at 232, followed by Rajshahi with 86. �"bdnews24

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