Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Bangladesh has recorded eight more suspected measles deaths in a 24-hour count.

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said 43 people tested positive for measles during the period.

The latest fatalities bring the total number of suspected measles-related deaths this year to 1,020. Laboratory testing has confirmed measles in a further 102 deaths, bringing the overall toll to 1,122.

According to the DGHS bulletin released on Saturday, the Dhaka Division saw the highest number of suspected measles deaths, accounting for 463 fatalities, followed by Sylhet with 179 deaths, Rajshahi with 93, Mymensingh with 80, Chattogram with 86, Barishal with 60, Khulna with 44, and Rangpur with 15.

In all, 1,013 people sought ...