The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the death of a woman in Bangladesh due to the Nipah virus, as reported by multiple sources including Geo Health and Dawn. The woman, aged between 40 and 50, developed symptoms such as fever, headache, and convulsions on January 21, 2026, and succumbed to the infection a week later. According to the WHO, she had no travel history but had consumed raw date palm sap, a known vector for the virus. 'All 35 people who had contact with the patient are being monitored and have tested negative for the virus,' Dawn reported, indicating containment efforts are underway. The case in Bangladesh follows two recent Nipah virus cases in India, prompting increased airport screenings across Asia, as noted by The Guardian.