B'desh reports over 1,00,000 suspected measles cases, death toll crosses 700
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Bhuvnesh Ojha /
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Tuesday, 30 June, 2026 Bangladesh is witnessing an unprecedented measles outbreak with over 1,00,000 suspected measles cases being reported. The death toll due to the outbreak has reached 716. According to Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) data, a total of 83,806 patients with suspected measles have been hospitalised across the country since April 10, out of which 80,193 have recovered.