DHAKA, April 8, 2026 (BSS) - Ten more people have died of suspected measles in the country in the last 24 hours, according to the control center of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

In a press release today, it said that in the last 24 hours, 1,248 new suspected measles patients have been identified across the country and 189 laboratory-confirmed patients have been found.

According to the release, from March 15 to April 8, the total number of confirmed measles patients was 1,599 and the number of suspected measles cases was 11,133. DGHS has so far confirmed a total of 21 deaths as measles-related and 138 people have died of suspected measles during the same period, it added.

During this period, the highest number of suspected measles cases was reported in Dhaka Division, where 4,667 people were infected. Of these, 991 people were confirmed to have measles.

The DGHS is continuously monitoring the situation and is regularly collecting and analyzing information through the Integrated Control Center.

In addition to ensuring necessary medical care for patients, the people have been advised to remain vigilant.