The official death toll since the outbreak rises to 613
June 06, 2026
Staff Correspondent
bdnews24.com
Another three children with measles symptoms have died in the last 25 hours across the country.
During this period, another 117 people have been diagnosed with the disease, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said in its regular bulletin on Saturday.
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92 people with confirmed measles cases have now died, alongside 550 others with suspected cases
The death toll has risen to 631 since the outbreak began in March
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The outbreak has claimed 639 lives since Mar 15
The estimated death toll from the outbreak ticks up to 605
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