Health Secretary Abdul Mannan has tested positive for Covid-19. His PS Mohammad Rashed Hossain Chowdhury told UNB, one or two days ago the secretary tested positive. Today he has been sent to Sheikh Russell Gastroliver Institute and Hospital for health checkup. Also read: Covid-19: Bangladesh records 6,000+ cases for 2nd straight day "I was coronavirus infected too, after 12 days in hospital I returned home today. 2-3 more members of my family have been infected as well," he further said. Abdul Mannan's wife Kamrun Nahar died on June 14 while undergoing covid treatment at the Combined Military Hospital.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday paid tributes to former Awami League lawmaker from Bogura Abdul Mannan by placing a wreath on his coffin at the South Plaza of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Awami League leader and Member of the Parliament Abdul Mannan.

Awami League MP of Bogura -1 constituency Abdul Mannan died at a hospital in the capital early Friday after suffering a cardiac arrest.