Bangladesh, April 1 -- A sharp rise in measles infections among children has been reported across Bangladesh in the first three months of 2026, raising concerns among health authorities.
According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), a total of 676 cases were recorded in January-March, a dramatic increase from just nine cases during the same period last year and 64 in 2024.
The Dhaka division recorded the highest number of infections, with 245 cases (36%), followed by Rajshahi with 137 (20%) and Chattogram with 93 (14%).
Mymensingh reported 80 cases, Barishal and Khulna 51 each, Sylhet 13, and Rangpur six.
Officials noted that these figures reflect only government hospital data, and the actual number of cases may be hig...