Sultana Begum, an expectant mother in her mid-30s, died on April 9 after suffering from fever, cough and respiratory problem -- all symptoms of coronavirus -- raising alarm of the virus spread at her Alokbali village in Narsingdi sadar upazila.   

In the wake of detection of coronavirus cases in Bangladesh, BNP on Tuesday postponed its Wednesday’s scheduled countrywide demonstration seeking party chief Khaleda Zia’s release.

The government on Sunday asked people not to panic but remain careful to stay safe from coronavirus as it entered the country.