DHAKA, April 12, 2026 (BSS) - Four more people have died of measles in the country in the last 24 hours, according to a press release sent from the control center of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) here today.

Along with this, it said, six more suspected to have measles died of the disease. 

The report said that in the last 24 hours, 1,268 new suspected measles patients have been identified across the country and 150 laboratory-confirmed patients have been found.

It said that from March 15 to April 12, the total number of confirmed measles patients was 2,639 and the number of suspected measles cases was 15,653. So far, 28 people have died from confirmed measles. 

At the same time, 151 people have died from suspected measles. During this time, the highest number of suspected measles cases was in Dhaka Division, where 6,658 people were infected. Of these, 1,473 people have been confirmed to have measles.

The DGHS is continuously monitoring the situation and is regularly collecting and analyzing information through the Integrated Control Center. 

In addition to ensuring necessary medical care for patients, the people has been advised to remain vigilant.