Gaibandha teacher died after contracting chickenpox, not smallpox: Health officials

He was suffering from other underlying health conditions, says civil surgeon
4 May 2026, 21:58 PM

17 die from measles, measles-like symptoms in highest single-day toll

DGHS says the death toll since March 15 has risen to 311
4 May 2026, 17:48 PM

Unicef message was not a measles outbreak warning: Prof Sayedur tells Star

Amid public anger over child deaths, key health adviser to interim govt says outbreaks usually result from several long-term factors and that vaccine procurement approvals were given on time
4 May 2026, 08:40 AM

Four more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hrs

1,024 new suspected cases recorded during the period, DGHS says
2 May 2026, 20:58 PM

Fresh measles outbreak hits Bandarban’s Alikadam

Health officials say 28 patients sought treatment in Alikadam today
1 May 2026, 19:46 PM

Interim govt changed vaccine procurement despite Unicef warning: Science report

The shift to open tender triggered delays, stalled immunisation and left Bangladesh facing a widening measles crisis, it says
1 May 2026, 15:01 PM

Confirmed measles deaths rise to 47 as DGHS reports three more fatalities

Health authorities also recorded 163 new confirmed cases and six more suspected deaths in 24 hours
28 April 2026, 16:52 PM

At least 19 children hospitalised with measles-like symptoms in remote Alikadam, Lama

Local chairman says at least four children have died in Kurukpata union
25 April 2026, 23:02 PM

Don’t turn away measles patients

Hospitals have been instructed by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) to stop transferring patients with measles symptoms on account of a shortage of beds.
24 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Measles vaccination drive kicks off in Chattogram

Over 10 lakh children to be immunised across district and city
20 April 2026, 15:13 PM

Govt launches nationwide measles-rubella vaccination drive

Around 1.8 crore children targeted as authorities respond to rising measles cases
20 April 2026, 10:38 AM

Measles death toll rises to 36

DGHS reports 181 suspected deaths till now
19 April 2026, 16:25 PM

Nationwide measles-rubella vaccination drive begins tomorrow

Earlier drives in 30 upazilas and four city corporations now scaled up nationwide
19 April 2026, 16:03 PM
18 April 2026, 14:05 PM

Experts urge front-of-package labelling to tackle rising NCDs risks

Health experts and activists have stressed introducing front-of-package labelling (FOPL) on ultra-processed food products to combat the spread of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the country.
18 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Measles-rubella vaccination drive begins in Dhaka, Mymensingh, Barishal cities

MA Muhit, state minister for health, inaugurated the programme at Karail slum in the capital
12 April 2026, 13:45 PM

Measles shot drive begins today in Dhaka, Barisal, Mymensingh cities

Around 12.20 lakh children aged six months to under five years expected to be vaccinated under this initiative
11 April 2026, 21:53 PM

Measles Vaccination: Govt fast-tracks nationwide drive

The government has advanced the launch of a special measles and rubella vaccination drive to April 20 from May 3 as measles cases continue to surge.
9 April 2026, 03:33 AM

Suspected measles deaths at RMCH rise to 46 as three more die in 24 hours

452 suspected measles cases admitted to RMCH so far this year
8 April 2026, 15:43 PM

Two more suspected measles deaths at RMCH push toll to 42

Twenty new admissions in 24 hours as patient load continues to rise at hospital
6 April 2026, 12:43 PM