Dhaka, Oct. 8 -- Another four people have died with measles symptoms in Bangladesh over the past 24 hours, while another 1,332 more were admitted to hospitals around the country.

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said the number of deaths from measles and its symptoms has now reached 1,144.

Of them, 1,040 died with measles symptoms, while 104 deaths were confirmed as being caused by measles.

The health directorate has been keeping records of measles cases and deaths since Mar 15.

According to its bulletin issued on Thursday, one person each died in Sylhet, Sunamganj, Khulna and Dhaka districts in the 24 hours from 8am on Wednesday.

The number of patients who have sought hospital care with measles symptoms has risen to...