DHAKA: (Web Desk) – Bangladesh has recorded its first death from the Nipah virus in 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on Sunday.
The victim was a woman aged between 40 and 50 from northern Bangladesh who fell ill on January 21 after developing symptoms including high fever, headache, excessive salivation, confusion and convulsions. Despite receiving medical treatment, she died a week later, with laboratory tests confirming Nipah virus infection the following day. Health authorities said the woman had no recent travel history but had consumed raw date palm sap, a known source of the virus.
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Thirty-five people who came into close contact with her are currently under medical observation, with no additional cases detected so far. The report comes as nearby India confirms two Nipah cases, prompting several Asian countries to enhance screening measures, though the WHO says the risk of international spread remains low and has not advised travel or trade restrictions.
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