Measles in Bangladesh
As of 5 May 2026, a total of 5,467 confirmed measles cases and 41,793 suspected cases with 259 deaths have been reported in Bangladesh for 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on measles.
Measles in Bangladesh
Between 15 March and 14 April 2026, a total of 19,161 suspected and 2,973 confirmed measles cases with 30 (166 suspected) confirmed measles-related deaths have been reported from Bangladesh. The highest number of suspected cases have been reported from Dhaka, Rajshahi, Chattogram and Khulna. Children under five years account for the majority of reported cases. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on measles.
Measles in Bangladesh
Between 15 March and 7 April 2026, a total of 1,398 confirmed measles cases with 21 (128 suspected) deaths have been reported in Bangladesh. The highest number of suspected cases have been reported from the Dhaka, Rajshahi and Chattogram Divisions. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on measles.
Measles in Bangladesh
As of 7 April 2026, a total of 676 confirmed measles cases, with over 38 deaths, have been reported in Bangladesh for 2026. An emergency vaccination campaign, initially prioritising children in densely populated and high-risk areas, started on 5 April 2026 and UNICEF is supporting health facilities in high-burden areas. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on measles.
