Bangladesh’s Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reported that 5,792 suspected measles cases and 94 deaths occurred nationwide over the past 19 days. The latest update, released Friday, stated that between April 2 and April 3 morning, 947 new suspected cases were identified. Of the total suspected cases, 771 have been confirmed as measles infections, and nine deaths have been officially verified as caused by the disease.

According to the DGHS, Cox’s Bazar district in Chattogram Division recorded the highest death rate. The agency also clarified that five previously reported deaths—three from Brahmanbaria, one from Lakshmipur, and one from Chandpur—were excluded from the national tally due to reporting errors. One death from Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital has now been included in the official count.

Dhaka Division has the highest number of confirmed infections. Since March 15, a total of 3,776 patients with measles symptoms have been hospitalized, of whom 2,527 have recovered and been discharged.