Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- Another person died with measles symptoms in Dhaka Division and another from dengue in Khulna over the past 24 hours.

Since Mar 15, a total of 1,252 people have died from measles and its symptoms, including 1,147 deaths involving suspected cases and 105 confirmed measles deaths, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Dhaka Division has recorded the highest number of deaths involving measles symptoms, at 512.

Sylhet follows with 202, Chattogram with 110, Rajshahi with 93, Mymensingh with 89, Barishal with 68, Khulna with 56 and Rangpur with 17.

In the latest 24-hour period, 987 people across the country showcased symptoms of measles and 887 were admitted to hospitals. Measles was confirmed in ...