A prolonged measles outbreak in Bangladesh has resulted in over 1,200 deaths, mostly among children, prompting the BNP government to launch a nationwide vaccination campaign. In response to mounting criticism, Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain admitted personal responsibility for the fatalities and declared, "Hang me." The minister's remarks come amid allegations that the previous Muhammad Yunus-led interim regime failed to conduct a scheduled nationwide measles vaccination campaign and maintain emergency vaccine stocks. The current administration is investigating these lapses, while the majority of the vaccines have been imported from Germany, Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Indonesia, and India. Health Minister Husain stated that most children infected with measles had not received vaccinations, with a significant number being under six months old. The outbreak began in March 2021, exposing serious gaps in Bangladesh's immunization program despite emergency vaccination efforts. The current BNP government took office in February, and an investigation revealed that the national vaccination campaign scheduled for late 2024 or early 2025 was not conducted by the previous administration. Health officials are working to ensure no child loses their life due to negligence.