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Measles Emergency Escalates: Bangladesh’s measles crisis keeps worsening fast—DGHS reports 12 more child deaths in 24 hours, taking the total to 451 (74 confirmed, 377 suspected), with 111 new confirmed and 1,192 suspected cases. Hospital Strain: A 20-bed field ward for measles patients is being readied at Dhaka Medical College Hospital with Army support, but it’s not yet admitting patients. Border Violence Persists: Despite repeated BSF promises of restraint, rights groups say killings continue along the Bangladesh–India frontier. Child Health Beyond Measles: An icddr,b study warns Dhaka children are spending 4.6 hours daily on screens; 83% exceed two hours, linked to sleep loss and health problems. Workplace Safety: A warehouse worker was found dead in Old Dhaka, and two people died from electrocution in Mymensingh. Public Health Policy: Government is also moving to expand medical education, including a new medical college in Thakurgaon.

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