More than 500 children have died with measles and its symptoms since mid-March
June 17, 2026
Senior Correspondent
bdnews24.com
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said the government will review who was responsible for the nationwide deaths of hundreds of children linked to a measles outbreak before taking action.
In Wednesday’s Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) in parliament, Jamalpur-3 MP Md Mostafizur Rahman Babul asked who should be held accountable and what measures had been taken.
The health ministry outlines vaccination drives and surveillance plans but gives no details on action against anyone over child…
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