The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests declaring emergency in Bangladesh if situations deteriorate. WHO also suggests implementing a lockdown in Dhaka city to stem the spread of Covid-19 in the city.
Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Mohammed Sayeed Khokon disclosed the information to media following a meeting with representatives of the World Health Organization at his residence on Saturday.
He said: “We will make sure the information and guidance provided by the WHO reaches the highest policy-making level of the government.”
“Coronavirus can take a very terrible form in Bangladesh. It is high time we combat coronavirus by giving our highest effort according to the directive of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.”
