Dhaka, June 17 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said the government will review who was responsible for the nationwide deaths of hundreds of children linked to a measles outbreak before taking action.

In Wednesday's Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) in parliament, Jamalpur-3 MP Md Mostafizur Rahman Babul asked who should be held accountable and what measures had been taken.

According to official figures, more than 650 people -- mostly children -- have died from measles and related symptoms since Mar 15.

Over the past 24 hours until Wednesday morning, another four children with measles symptoms have died.

Responding to Babul, the leader of the House said: "The matter will be reviewed based on the necessary data and technical assess...