The nationwide measles outbreak in Bangladesh has claimed 545 lives so far, with 17 more deaths reported in the last 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Data released by the DGHS on Sunday showed that 16 suspected measles deaths and one confirmed death were recorded between 8am on May 24 and 8am on May 25.
Since March 15, a total of 458 suspected deaths and 87 confirmed deaths linked to measles have been reported across the country.
The DGHS said Dhaka division recorded the highest number of suspected measles deaths at six, while Dhaka district alone accounted for five deaths.
During the same 24-hour period, 1,127 new suspected measles cases and 97 confirmed cases were recorded.
Since March 15, the country has logged 64,940 suspected measles cases and 8,719 confirmed infections, according to the health bulletin.
The DGHS also said 51,585 suspected measles patients have been admitted to hospitals since March 15, while 47,619 patients have so far been discharged after recovery.
The information was released by the Health Emergency Operations Center and Control Room under the DGHS.