Sylhet, March 29 -- Authorities have opened a dedicated isolation centre in Sylhet as measles infections continue to rise, with dozens of patients admitted in recent days.

The 4th unit of Sylhet Shaheed Shamsuddin Ahmed Hospital has been designated as an isolation facility to treat measles patients, hospital sources said.

Since the facility began operations on March 26, a total of 30 patients have been admitted over the past three days, with 16 currently undergoing treatment.

According to hospital officials, 14 patients have already been discharged, while three new patients were admitted on Sunday.

Resident Medical Officer Dr Md Mizanur Rahman said many of the patients are suffering from complications, including pneumonia. Among those...