, April 7 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General and Political Affairs Adviser to the Prime Minister Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday called for coordinated efforts to tackle the growing measles outbreak in the country.

"The risk of measles has increased due to anti-vaccine misinformation, superstition and neglect in the health sector. The situation may become more complicated if effective steps are not taken quickly," he said.

The BNP leader made the remarks while inaugurating a rally organised by the BNP, marking the World Health Day 2026.

The rally started from the Central Shaheed Minar and ended at the National Press Club.

Rizvi urged the government, the Health Ministry, doctors and all those involved in public health to take ...