Bangladesh measles outbreak blamed on interim Yunus government's negligence

Bangladesh is facing a large measles outbreak that has killed more than 500 people, according to the ruling Awami League. The party accuses the interim government led by former Prime Minister Mohammad Yunus of neglect and policy failures that worsened the crisis.

The league says UNICEF repeatedly warned the government about vaccine shortages and urged changes to the procurement process, but the interim administration split vaccine purchases between UNICEF’s direct‑procurement route and an open‑tender system, causing delays and a stockout. A UNICEF representative, cited by a science adviser, described the situation as “very disappointing.”

Awami League officials also alleged corruption in the acquisition of vaccines and syringes, and condemned a trade agreement the Yunus government signed with the United States just three days before the February election, claiming it compromised national sovereignty. The party framed the health emergency as a deliberate act that endangered children.

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