FT ONLINE

A man who tested positive for coronavirus died at Kolatia area on Friday night, raising the death toll to three in Keraniganj upazila.

The deceased was identified as Abul Hannan (55).

Kazi Mainul Islam, officer-in-charge of Keraniganj Model Police Station, said Hannan had been suffering from fever and cold for the last several days, UNB reports.

As his condition deteriorated, he was taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital where he tested positive for the virus, added the OC.

Later, he was referred to Kurmitola General Hospital.

Upazila Nirbahi officer Omit Debnath said eleven family members of the deceased were sent to quarantine on Saturday morning.

Meanwhile, total coronavirus cases climbed to 33 in the upazila.