8 October 2026

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Eight more dengue deaths as 1,860 enter hospital

Bangladesh recorded eight dengue deaths and 1,860 new hospital admissions in the latest 24-hour reporting period. The 2026 death toll reached 289, with more than 92,000 hospitalised since January.

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Six more deaths reported with measles and measles-like illness

DGHS data reported six additional deaths involving measles or measles-like symptoms, taking the combined confirmed and suspected toll to 1,140. Another 1,280 suspected cases were recorded in 24 hours.

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Year-long family-planning campaign to start on 1 December

The government will launch a nationwide family-planning campaign from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2027, combining public awareness with doorstep contraceptive supplies, counselling and related services.

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Twenty-two-day hilsa fishing ban begins from 8 October

Bangladesh’s 22-day hilsa conservation ban runs from 8 to 29 October, covering catching, transport, storage, marketing and sale. Registered fishing families are due to receive rice support during the closure.