TUHIN SHUBHRA ADHIKARY

At least 56 of the 64 districts have reported measles cases as of March 28, officials said citing reports from both the government and the World Health Organisation -- indicating widespread national transmission of the infectious disease.

The number of affected districts could be higher as new cases may have been reported from eight additional districts since the WHO report was submitted to the health authorities on March 28, officials said.

Considering the ratio of population to suspected cases, Cox’s Bazar recorded the highest burden of patients. Barguna, Chapainawabganj, Pabna and Natore, as well as Dhaka North City Corporation, Mymensingh City Corporation and Barishal City Corporation, have emerged as hotspots, they added.

A total of 2,373 suspected measles cases were tested until Wednesday, A But

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