15 October 2026

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Seven suspected measles deaths lift combined toll to 1,177

Bangladesh recorded seven more deaths involving measles-like symptoms and 1,199 suspected cases in 24 hours. The continuing outbreak has produced 104 confirmed and 1,073 suspected deaths this year, according to health authorities.

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Five dengue deaths reported as admissions remain high

Five people died from dengue and 1,920 were admitted to hospital in 24 hours, taking Bangladesh’s 2026 toll to 321 deaths and 105,316 admissions. September remains the deadliest month of the year so far.

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Health ministry orders door-to-door vaccination drive

Field workers have been told to identify every eligible child and close gaps between rural, urban and hard-to-reach areas. The directive follows an independent review of Bangladesh’s immunisation and disease-surveillance programme.