Dhaka, March 30 -- Measles cases are rising in parts of Bangladesh including Dhaka with hospitals reporting increased admissions and child deaths.

At the Infectious Diseases Hospital in Mohakhali, Dhaka, once dedicated to Covid-19 patients, beds are now occupied by children admitted with measles symptoms.

In March alone, more than 20 children have died from measles at the hospital, said Dr Sribas Pal.

Dr Sribas Pal said children with measles symptoms are being admitted daily.

Currently, over a hundred children are undergoing treatment there while more than 500 children have been admitted in March alone.

Outside Dhaka, the situation is worsening in the Rajshahi division.

In March, nearly 50 children died from measles in Rajshahi, Cha...