Bangladesh
Covid-19 infection may increase again: Planning Minister
Dhaka, September 11: Planning Minister MA Mannan has warned that the coronavirus infection rate in the country to increase again, if people don't adhere to the health guidelines issued by the government. The lawmaker made the remarks at a function at the Hasan Raja Auditorium of Sunamganj District Shilpakala Academy on Friday (September 10) afternoon.
He said coronavirus infection may have decrease but may increase again at any time. He urged everyone to wear mask and wash their hands frequently till the time the virus is present in the country.
Deputy Commissioner Md. Jahangir Hossain, Superintendent of Police Md. Mizanur Rahman, Sunamganj Municipality Mayor Nader Bakht, District Council Chief Executive Mohammad Zakir Hossain, Tahirpur Upazila Parishad Chairman Koruna Sindu Chowdhury Babul, and Shakir Ali spoke at the event presided over by Anamika Akter.
One hundred and fifty-two students were given cash and crests of Tk 5,000 each in the program conducted by Gias Chowdhury, a cultural activist.