26 October 2026

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Health & Food

Seven dengue deaths reported as daily hospital admissions reach 2,249

Bangladesh recorded seven dengue deaths and 2,249 hospital admissions in the latest 24-hour reporting period, according to the health directorate’s Sunday update. The annual reported death toll reached 384 and cumulative admissions 123,948. Hospital figures measure reported admissions, rather than every dengue infection in the community.

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Health & Food

Five suspected measles deaths raise combined toll to 1,227

Five children died with measles-like symptoms in the latest 24-hour period, the health directorate says. The combined tally is now 1,227 deaths: 104 laboratory-confirmed and 1,123 suspected. Officials also recorded 1,280 new suspected cases and 76 confirmed infections. The two classifications remain distinct.

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Health & Food

Campaign launched for clearer warning labels on packaged foods

Health organisations have launched a campaign for prominent warnings on packaged foods high in sugar, salt or saturated fat. The food safety authority says it is working on the necessary regulations. Sunday’s launch builds public awareness and support for the proposal; it does not introduce an immediate labelling requirement.