Bangladesh is experiencing a severe measles outbreak that has claimed the lives of over 500 children, marking the country's deadliest surge in recent decades. Since March 15, hospitals, particularly in Dhaka, have been overwhelmed, leading to the establishment of dedicated wards for patients amid a critical shortage of intensive care beds. In the last 24 hours alone, 13 children have died, raising the death toll to 512. In response, the government has initiated a mass vaccination campaign that has reached 18 million children, although UNICEF warns that the full impact of these vaccinations will take months to be realized. The outbreak has been exacerbated by gaps in immunization caused by the political turmoil following the 2024 uprising, which left many children unprotected. Health officials report that the majority of affected children are malnourished and from low-income families, often arriving at hospitals in critical condition with severe complications. Experts stress the urgent need for improved vaccination efforts and increased funding for health infrastructure to prevent future outbreaks.