A writ petition has been filed in the High Court seeking an order to close schools until the current measles outbreak subsides. The petition also calls for the formation of a high-level investigation committee to examine the deaths of 47 children reportedly caused by the disease. The petition was filed on Thursday, April 2, 2026, by lawyer Latif Jahan Purnima, naming the Family Welfare Division of the Ministry of Health and other relevant government authorities as respondents.

The petition requests the court to direct the authorities to submit a comprehensive report detailing the number of deaths, infection rates, vaccination coverage, vaccine availability, and measures taken to control the outbreak. It further seeks an order for a full, independent, and time-bound investigation to identify reasons behind failures in vaccination coverage, vaccine shortages, and delays in preventive actions.

If accepted, the court’s decision could lead to temporary school closures and a formal inquiry into the country’s public health response to the measles situation.