Bangladesh has recorded 1,405 additional suspected measles infections and five more deaths within a 24 hour period, according to the latest update from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

In its bulletin covering the period from 8am Sunday to 8am Monday, the health authority confirmed 89 new measles cases.

Since March 15, the country has documented 7856 laboratory confirmed measles cases and a total of 54911 suspected infections. Over the same period, 75 people have died from confirmed measles, while 389 deaths were reported among suspected cases.

Health officials also said that 38980 patients have recovered so far.

The figures highlight the continuing spread of the outbreak, with authorities urging vigilance and timely medical care as surveillance and response efforts continue nationwide.