Bangladesh hit by several high profile Corona infections

Several high-profile people including ministers and senior bureaucrats have been reported to be Corona positive in Bangladesh even while the number of COVID-19 infections in the country surpassed the figure of China.

On Saturday night, the State Minister for Religious Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah passed away at the Military Hospital in Dhaka after suffering a heart attack at home. On Sunday, it was confirmed by his office staff that he tested Corona positive.

Former Health Minister and Awami League Presidium Member Mohammed Nasim died of Cardiac arrest in Dhaka on Saturday. He was also found to be Corona positive.

Kamarunnahar, the wife of the Secretary of Health Services Division of Bangladesh Abdul Mannan died on Sunday due to Coronavirus infection. She was admitted to the Combined Military hospital on June 10 after testing positive for Coronavirus.

The ICU in-charge of the BRB Hospital in Dhaka Dr. Sajjad Hossain died on Saturday night. He was undergoing treatment for the last two weeks.

Defence Secretary Abdullah Al Mohsin Chowdhury has been admitted to ICU at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka. He has been undergoing treatment for Corona infection since the last few days.

Gonoshasthaya Kendra Founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury, which is developing the quick testing kit for COVID 19 was also found to be Corona positive last week. After remaining serious for a few days, his condition has improved.