# Bangladesh Reports Six Additional Suspected Measles Deaths, Total Reaches 764

*Bangladesh faces a growing measles crisis, with six more suspected deaths reported and a surge in cases since March 15.*

August 6, 2026 · Health

## At a glance

- 6 new suspected measles deaths reported
- Total suspected cases: 133,638
- No confirmed measles deaths in the past 24 hours

Six additional individuals have succumbed to suspected measles in Bangladesh within the past day, according to the Directorate General of Health Services. This brings the total number of suspected measles-related deaths since March 15 to 764, highlighting a significant public health challenge.

The DGHS reported 733 new suspected cases over the last 24 hours, bringing the overall tally to 133,638 cases since the start of the outbreak. Despite the alarming number of suspected cases, there were no confirmed measles deaths during this period.

## Sources

- BSS

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Source: https://pulsetoday.com.bd/en/health/suspected-measles-deaths-rise-bangladesh