As of May 20, 2026, a measles and pneumonia outbreak has severely impacted children in Dhaka, with 51 children in ICU and one death reported at the DNCC Dedicated COVID-19 Hospital.
Disease
measles
Confirmed cases
451
Confirmed deaths
1
Notes
Measles and pneumonia outbreak among children in Dhaka requiring specialized hospital care at the DNCC facility.
| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bibi Ayesha | 1 | Affected | — |
| Jannat Begum | 0 | Hospitalized | — |
| Tahsin | 5 | Hospitalized | — |