Last Updated on October 27, 2026 9:04 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ
AMN/ WEB DESK
Bangladesh’s dengue death toll has reached 400 this year, with 11 more fatalities reported in the 24 hours until yesterday morning, marking the highest single-day toll recorded so far in 2026. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), 2,071 new infections were reported, taking the total number of cases to 128,237. Currently, 6,415 patients are receiving treatment in hospitals nationwide, while 121,422 have recovered.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh has reported seven more deaths among children with confirmed measles or measles-like symptoms, bringing the combined toll to 1,240 this year.
The DGHS classified six of the latest fatalities as suspected measles deaths and one as confirmed. The country has recorded 105 confirmed measles deaths and 1,135 suspected deaths.
Authorities also reported 1,232 new suspected measles cases and 63 laboratory-confirmed infections in the latest 24-hour period. Cumulative suspected cases have reached 223,784, while confirmed infections stand at 23,541.
The figures highlight the continuing public health challenges posed by dengue and measles in Bangladesh.