Prime Minister’s Information and Broadcasting Affairs Adviser Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman announced that 2,650,039 children received measles vaccinations across Bangladesh between April 5 and April 20, 2026. He shared the update during a press briefing at the Secretariat on Tuesday, noting that the government aims to vaccinate a total of 18 million children under the program.

During the same briefing, Dr. Rahman also reported progress on the government’s canal excavation program, stating that 561 kilometers out of a planned 1,260 kilometers have been completed, marking a 44.55 percent completion rate. He further mentioned that the government is considering organizing a regional New Year celebration next year with neighboring countries such as Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, and parts of India.

Dr. Rahman added that the Prime Minister emphasized more organized cultural events in the future. The government plans to extend Baishakhi festivities throughout the month, aiming to strengthen national identity and cultural diplomacy through regional cooperation.