Bangladesh has reported 1,022 deaths linked to confirmed measles and suspected measles cases since March 15, while dengue has claimed 149 lives so far this year.

According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), seven children died with suspected measles symptoms, while 905 new suspected measles cases and 63 confirmed cases in the last 24 hours.

Meanwhile, six people died and 1,561 were hospitalised with dengue in the last 24 hours.