Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- Another three people have died from suspected measles as two of the deaths were reported in Dhaka Division and one in Rangpur.

The latest figures take the number of people who have died with suspected measles symptoms this year to 1,023, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said on Sunday.

A further 102 people have died after being confirmed to have measles, bringing the combined toll to 1,125.

Dhaka Division has recorded the highest number of deaths involving suspected measles, with 465 fatalities, followed by Sylhet with 179, the bulletin said.

Rajshahi has recorded 93 deaths, Chattogram 86, Mymensingh 80, Barishal 60, Khulna 44 and Rangpur 16.

A total of 1,218 patients with measles symptoms sought tre...