Catastrophic
Epidemic
Ongoing
32 sources
2573 casualties
Nationwide Measles Epidemic: Outbreak Persists with 1,181 Cumulative Deaths
A countrywide measles outbreak, persisting since March 15, 2026, has reached 1,181 cumulative deaths and over 231,282 total cases as of October 15, 2026. Recent updates report 4 additional child deaths in the last 24 hours across Khulna, Dhaka, and Barishal divisions.
Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 02:00 pmNationwide, including all divisions, with highest impact and admissions in Dhaka
Hazard specifics
Disease
measles
Confirmed cases
22,926
Suspected cases
209,886
Confirmed deaths
1,181
Notes
Persistent measles outbreak since March 15, 2026. Health crisis is attributed to significant gaps in national vaccination coverage and is monitored by the Directorate General of Health Services.
Affected scope
2 Records| Scope | Source wording |
|---|---|
| country | দেশব্যাপী |
| 8 · division | ঢাকা, সিলেট, চট্টগ্রাম, ময়মনসিংহ, রাজশাহী, বরিশাল, খুলনা এবং রংপুর বিভাগসহ দেশের সব বিভাগে। |
country
দেশব্যাপী8 · division
ঢাকা, সিলেট, চট্টগ্রাম, ময়মনসিংহ, রাজশাহী, বরিশাল, খুলনা এবং রংপুর বিভাগসহ দেশের সব বিভাগে।Named victims
3 Records| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faiyaz Hassan Tajim | 0 · Male | Dead | — |
| Khretong Khumi | 7 · Male | Dead | — |
| Prelong Khumi | 4 · Male | Dead | — |
Faiyaz Hassan Tajim
Dead
Khretong Khumi
Dead
Prelong Khumi
Dead
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