DHAKA, April 3, 2026 (BSS) - The measles outbreak has led to 947 new suspected infections and three more deaths across the country in the past 24 hours.

42 new confirmed measles cases were reported in the 24 hours ending at 8 am on April 3, but no deaths were recorded among them, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said in a press release today.

Suspected measles cases caused 947 new infections and three additional deaths during the same period, the release added.

Between March 15 and April 3, the DGHS confirmed 771 measles cases, while the number of suspected cases reached 5,792.

Nine deaths were confirmed during this period, with 94 suspected deaths linked to measles.

The number of patients who have recovered so far stands at 2,527, according to the report.