Two new cases of Corona detected in Bangladesh

2 new Corona cases detected in Bangladesh, the country suspends on-arrival visas, allows no flight from Europe and India

Bangladesh has announced a ban on on-arrival visas from all countries in view of the Corona virus threat. Travellers from all European countries except UK and other countries which have imposed ban on travel from Bangladesh have also been banned from arrival in the country till March 31.

Foreign Minister Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen told media on Saturday evening that the decision has been taken to protect the citizens of Bangladesh as WHO has declared Europe as the epicentre of the Corona virus. He said that the ban will be imposed both on foreigners and the Bangladeshi nationals. However, cargo flights will continue to arrive.

Passenger train services to and from Bangladesh to India have already been suspended in view of restrictions imposed by India on foreign travellers. Movement of passengers from the land port has also been suspended. However, operation of freight trains and import-export through land port will continue.

In the meanwhile, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said at a press briefing on Saturday night that two new cases of Corona virus positive persons have been detected in Bangladesh. One of the persons had returned from Germany while the other had come back from Italy. Three persons earlier infected with Corona virus are now free of infection.