Measles Outbreak: 613 Deaths and Over 87,000 Cases Nationwide

As of June 6, 2026, a nationwide measles epidemic has resulted in 613 deaths and over 87,411 total cases since mid-March 2026. Healthcare facilities are facing severe patient pressure, and low-income families are struggling with mounting medical expenses for their infected children. Health authorities report rising cases and hospitalizations nationwide, with deaths confirmed across Dhaka, Sylhet, Mymensingh, and Rangpur divisions.