BNP cannot shift blame on interim government for measles crisis: Nahid

The former interim government advisor says those genuinely responsible for the crisis must be brought to justice

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National Citizen Party (NCP) Convenor Nahid Islam has called for accountability over the recent measles outbreak in Bangladesh that has reportedly claimed the lives of more than 100 children.

Nahid, who served as an advisor in the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, said those genuinely responsible for the crisis must be brought to justice.

He made the comments during an NCP event at the Chattogram Press Club on Thursday.

“The current government cannot avoid responsibility simply by blaming the previous administration,” he said, urging authorities to investigate the matter and take action against those found responsible.

The government has alleged that the crisis worsened because the interim administration failed to run a measles vaccination campaign and procure vaccines.

Nahid urged the government to take immediate measures, including ensuring intensive care facilities, saying he did not want to see any more children die or fall ill.