Catastrophic
Epidemic
Ongoing
138 sources
170265 casualties
2 entities
Nationwide Measles and Dengue Outbreak in Bangladesh: 1,253+ Deaths and 184,632+ Cases Reported (September 2026 Update)
A severe countrywide epidemic of measles and dengue has been spreading across Bangladesh since March 15, 2026. As of September 25, 2026, the cumulative death toll has reached 1,253, with over 184,632 cases reported. The surge has caused an acute bed shortage and critical health crisis, with significant impacts on children. Experts attribute the crisis to declining routine vaccination, procurement failures, and co-infection with secondary strains.
Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 12:03 amNationwide, Dhaka and Sylhet divisions; highest impact in Dhaka Division
Hazard specifics
Disease
measles
Confirmed cases
21,415
Suspected cases
184,632
Confirmed deaths
1,253
Notes
National measles and dengue epidemic. Variants and Adenovirus co-infection identified in measles patients, linked to routine immunization gaps and high mortality rates, primarily affecting children.
Affected scope
2 Records| Scope | Source wording |
|---|---|
| 8 · division | দেশব্যাপী ৮টি বিভাগসহ চট্টগ্রাম, ঢাকা, সিলেট ও বরিশাল বিভাগ |
| 1 · country | সারা দেশ |
8 · division
দেশব্যাপী ৮টি বিভাগসহ চট্টগ্রাম, ঢাকা, সিলেট ও বরিশাল বিভাগ1 · country
সারা দেশInvolved entities
2 RecordsInternational Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Organization
Other
Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS)
Organization
Other
Named victims
3 RecordsAll
Dead
Hospitalized
| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayaz Hassan Tazim | 0 · Male | Dead | — |
| Irfan Ahmed | 0 | Dead | — |
| Raudatul Jikra | 0 | Hospitalized | — |
Fayaz Hassan Tazim
Dead
Irfan Ahmed
Dead
Raudatul Jikra
Hospitalized
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