PABNA, April 21, (V7N) — Police have recovered parts of an old human skeleton from a manhole at the 250‑bed Pabna General Hospital, sparking curiosity and concern among locals.

Inspector (Investigation) Sanjay Saha of Pabna Sadar Police Station confirmed that hospital staff noticed the remains around 4:30 pm Tuesday and informed authorities. Police later retrieved skeletal parts including a skull and rib cage. Officials believe the body had decomposed over time, but it is not yet possible to determine the age, gender, or time of death. The remains will be sent to the CID in Dhaka for DNA testing, with a forensic report to follow.

On the same day, health officials in Pabna reported progress in the ongoing measles‑rubella vaccination campaign. Civil Surgeon Dr. Abul Kalam Azad said that of the target 318,884 children aged six months to five years, 187,817 have already been vaccinated since April 5, achieving 59 percent coverage.

The campaign began in its first phase on April 5 at 808 centers in four high‑risk upazilas and three municipalities, and expanded in the second phase on April 20 to 1,050 centers across the district. It will continue until May 10. Dr. Azad explained that even children previously vaccinated against measles will receive an additional dose, provided there is a 28‑day gap between doses. Sick children, including those with measles, must wait until recovery before vaccination.

He noted that earlier measles‑rubella drives between 2024 and 2026 fell short of targets, prompting the renewed campaign in response to rising outbreaks.

The press conference was attended by Deputy Civil Surgeon Dr. Mohammad Khairul Kabir, WHO Medical Officer Dr. Rashedul Bari, and leaders of the Pabna Press Club, including President Akhtaruzzaman Akhtar and General Secretary Zahurul Islam.

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