### [2026-05-17](/feed/2026/05/17/index.md)

##### 2026 Bangladesh measles outbreak
# Around six people in Bangladesh are reported to have died from measles in the past 24 hours. Additionally, around 1,517 cases of measles have been reported. 




### Sources:

1. [Bangladesh Pratidin](https://en.bd-pratidin.com/national/2026/05/17/62851)

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