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Three people died of dengue and 372 new patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Monday. With the latest fatalities, the dengue death toll has risen to 37 in the country this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The new deaths were reported in Dhaka South City Corporation, Khulna and Barishal divisions, it said. During the reporting period, 347 patients were discharged from hospitals after recovery. Since January 1, a total of 10,857 dengue patients have been admitted to hospitals across the country. Of them, 9,786 have recovered and been discharged, while 1,034 patients are currently undergoing treatment.

Eight children died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Thursday, bringing Bangladesh’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 779. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has classified all the fatalities as suspected measles deaths. With the latest update, the number of suspected measles deaths has risen to 684, while the number of laboratory-confirmed measles deaths remained 95. A total of 974 new suspected measles cases were reported during the 24-hour period, bringing the cumulative number of suspected cases nationwide to 115,138. Meanwhile, 197 new confirmed measles cases were recorded, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed infections to 14,104. Since March 15, a total of 97,819 patients with suspected measles have been hospitalised across the country, of whom 94,275 have recovered, according to DGHS data.

Five children died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Thursday, bringing Bangladesh’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 724 this year. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has classified the latest deaths as suspected measles fatalities. With the latest update, the number of suspected measles deaths in the country has risen to 631, while the number of laboratory-confirmed measles deaths remained unchanged at 93. A total of 965 new suspected measles cases were reported during the 24-hour period, bringing the cumulative number of suspected cases nationwide to 102,993. Meanwhile, 154 new confirmed measles cases were recorded, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed infections to 12,286. Since March 15, a total of 86,411 patients with suspected measles have been hospitalised across the country, of whom 82,759 have recovered, according to DGHS data.

Four more children have died with symptoms consistent with measles in 24 hours until 8:00am on Sunday, bringing Bangladesh’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 712. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has classified the latest deaths as suspected measles fatalities. With the latest update, the number of suspected measles deaths has risen to 619, while the number of laboratory-confirmed measles deaths remained unchanged at 93, it said. A total of 941 new suspected measles cases were reported during the 24-hour period, bringing the cumulative number of suspected cases nationwide to 99,207. Meanwhile, 116 new confirmed measles cases were recorded, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed infections to 11,710. Since April 10, a total of 82,844 patients with suspected measles have been hospitalised across the country, of whom 79,152 have recovered, according to DGHS data.

Bangladesh recorded one death from dengue fever and 198 new cases in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Thursday. With the latest fatality, the dengue death toll has risen to 13 this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The new death was reported in the Mymensingh division, it said. With the latest admissions, the total number of dengue cases reported in the country this year has reached 5,515. According to the DGHS, 63.6 percent of this year’s dengue patients are males, while 36.4 percent are females. In 2025, Bangladesh reported 102,861 dengue cases and 413 dengue-related deaths.

Bangladesh has recorded two more deaths from dengue and 157 new cases in 24 hours until 8:00am on Wednesday. With the latest fatalities, the dengue death toll has risen to 12 this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The new deaths were reported in Mymensingh division, it said. With the new cases, the total number of dengue cases reported in the country this year has reached 5,317. According to the DGHS, 62.1 percent of this year’s dengue patients are male while 37.9 percent are female. Bangladesh reported 102,861 dengue cases and 413 dengue-related deaths in 2025, it said.

Three more children have died with symptoms consistent with measles in 24 hours until 8:00am on Tuesday, bringing Bangladesh’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 689. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has classified the latest deaths as suspected measles fatalities. With the latest update, the number of suspected measles deaths has risen to 596, while the number of laboratory-confirmed measles deaths remained unchanged at 93, it said. A total of 996 new suspected measles cases were reported during the 24-hour period, bringing the cumulative number of suspected cases nationwide to 95,760. Meanwhile, 93 new confirmed measles cases were recorded, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed infections to 11,390. Since April 10, a total of 79,637patients with suspected measles have been hospitalised across the country, of whom 75,882 have recovered, according to DGHS data.

One death was reported from dengue in the 24 hours until Tuesday  morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 10 this year. During the period, 139 more patients were hospitalised with the viral fever, raising the total infections to 5,039, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The new death was reported in the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) area, it said. According to the DGHS, 56.8% of this year’s dengue patients are male while 43.2% are female. Bangladesh reported 102,861 dengue cases and 413 dengue-related deaths in 2025, it said.

Three more children have died with symptoms consistent with measles in 24 hours until 8:00am on Tuesday, taking Bangladesh’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 686. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has classified the latest deaths as suspected measles fatalities. With the latest update, the number of suspected measles deaths has risen to 593, while the number of laboratory-confirmed measles deaths remained unchanged at 93, it said. A total of 1,009 new suspected measles cases were reported during the 24-hour period, taking the cumulative number of suspected cases nationwide to 94,764. Meanwhile, 126 new confirmed measles cases were recorded, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed infections to 11,297. Since April 10, a total of 78,716 patients with suspected measles have been hospitalised across the country, of whom 74,971 have recovered, according to DGHS data.

Four more children have died from measles-like symptoms in 24 hours until 8:00 am on Wednesday, raising Bangladesh’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 661. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the latest four deaths have been classified as suspected measles fatalities. With the latest update, the number of suspected measles deaths has risen to 568, while the number of laboratory-confirmed measles deaths remained unchanged at 93. A total of 966 new suspected measles cases were reported during the 24-hour period, taking the cumulative number of suspected cases nationwide to 88,895. Meanwhile, 111 new confirmed measles cases were recorded, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed infections to 10,634. Since March 15, a total of 73,277 patients with suspected measles have been hospitalised across the country, of whom 69,688 have recovered, according to DGHS data.