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Dengue and measles symptoms claim 11 lives, 3,606 hospitalised

Published : Monday, 26 October, 2026 at 6:40 PM

Observer Online Report

Eleven people have died from dengue and measles-related complications, while 3,606 people have been hospitalised with the diseases or their symptoms in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

In its latest update issued on Monday, the DGHS reported five dengue-related deaths and 2,218 new hospital admissions across the country in the 24 hours until 8:00am.

So far this year, dengue has claimed 389 lives, while 126,166 people have been infected. Currently, 6,384 patients are receiving treatment at hospitals nationwide.

Of the new dengue patients, 942 were admitted in Dhaka division, 284 in Khulna, 246 in Rajshahi, 240 in Chattogram, 232 in Barishal, 121 in Mymensingh, 113 in Rangpur and 40 in Sylhet.

The five dengue deaths were reported from Dhaka, Chapainawabganj, Barishal, Chattogram and Khulna, with one death in each area.

Meanwhile, six people died with measles symptoms during the same period. The DGHS recorded 1,388 new cases with measles symptoms, including 78 confirmed infections.

Since March 15, the total number of deaths linked to measles has reached 1,233, including 104 confirmed measles deaths and 1,129 deaths among patients with symptoms.

During the same period, 222,552 suspected cases were recorded, of whom 190,036 recovered and returned home.

Bangladesh experienced its worst dengue outbreak in 2023, when more than 321,000 people were infected and 1,705 died. In 2024, the country recorded 101,214 cases and 575 deaths, while 102,861 infections and 413 deaths were reported in 2025.

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