DGHS revises measles data again

Third major revision in two weeks raises questions
23 May 2026
23 May 2026

Heavy rainfall raises early dengue risk

Excessive rainfall across Bangladesh is increasing the risk of an early dengue outbreak this year, prompting entomologists to call for immediate government action to eliminate mosquito breeding sources and strengthen public awareness campaigns.
23 May 2026

11 more die from measles, measles-like symptoms in 24 hours

Total confirmed and suspected measles deaths rise to 499
22 May 2026

Central Africa: Did US aid cuts worsen Ebola outbreak?

DRC and Uganda are fighting to contain a dramatic Ebola outbreak, which went unnoticed for a long time. Are US aid cuts to blame for the delayed crisis response?
21 May 2026

Prof Sayedur responds to Unicef’s measles vaccine shortage claim

Former special assistant to the interim govt chief adviser says there was no indication anyone was turned away due to measles vaccine shortages in 2025
20 May 2026

HC orders probe into deaths after rabid dog bites in Gaibandha

Civil surgeon asked to investigate possible medical negligence after lawyer says victims could not get vaccines at government hospitals
20 May 2026
20 May 2026

Warned interim govt several times over measles vaccine shortage: Unicef

Sent five to six letters to the health authorities and discussed the issue in 10 meetings, says Unicef representative to Bangladesh
20 May 2026

ICU at CMCH overwhelmed with measles patients

A heavy, grief-stricken silence was witnessed outside the Paediatric Ward and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) yesterday afternoon.
20 May 2026

HC seeks answers on vaccine supply, compensation for measles deaths

A public interest petition claimed policy failures, procurement changes and weak healthcare infrastructure contributed to the measles outbreak
19 May 2026
19 May 2026

DGHS orders private hospitals to admit measles patients

Private hospitals asked to create separate wards, reserve beds for measles patients nationwide
19 May 2026
17 May 2026
15 May 2026

Measles outbreak in Bandarban's Alikadam: Another child dies, death toll now 7

Kurukpata union sees rising child deaths from measles and measles-like symptoms
15 May 2026

Seven more children die from measles and measles-like symptoms

Total confirmed and suspected deaths rise to 439
14 May 2026
13 May 2026
12 May 2026

Hantavirus: How is the outbreak being contained?

Passengers evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship are returning to their home countries, some with symptoms, many without. What happens to these people and what is being done to contain the spread?
12 May 2026