The nationwide measles outbreak has claimed five more lives in the past 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 1,304 this year, the Dhaka Tribune reported on Friday (November 13).

Sylhet hardest hit

Three of the five newly reported suspected fatalities were in Sylhet division, which has emerged as one of the worst-affected regions in the ongoing outbreak. Details regarding the locations of the remaining two deaths were not immediately available.

Dengue deaths continue

In the same 24-hour period, two more people died from dengue, with 1,255 patients hospitalised across the country. The latest figures take this year's dengue death toll to 483, with more than 158,800 people hospitalised nationwide since January.

Pressure on healthcare system

The simultaneous surge in both measles and dengue infections is placing significant strain on the country's healthcare infrastructure. The rising number of measles cases and fatalities, particularly in the Sylhet region, remains a major concern for health authorities, who have said they are taking measures to address the situation.