Bangladesh Army’s Bandarban Army Zone has moved to support patients receiving treatment amid a measles outbreak in Bandarban. Zone Commander Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Humayun Rashid, psc, visited Bandarban Sadar Hospital at 12:30 pm on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. He checked on measles patients in different hospital wards and asked about their physical condition.

During the visit, the commander spoke with patients’ relatives to learn about treatment-related matters. He also met duty doctors and hospital authorities. He issued necessary guidance to help ensure more effective overall treatment services for patients and assured them of all types of assistance from the army.

The commander said patients requiring advanced or specialised treatment would receive necessary medical support through the Bandarban Army Zone’s Main Dressing Station, or MDS. Army ambulances will remain ready around the clock for emergency patient transfers. He said the army would coordinate with the local administration and health department to provide needed support for public medical services. After the visit, he wished all patients a speedy and full recovery.