Staff Reporter :
The Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Prof Dr ABM Khurshid Alam and Line Director Mizanur Rahman have been tested positive for Covid-19.
Confirming the matter to media, Mizanur Rahman said he and the director general undertook the test after they developed symptoms and the results came positive two days ago.
Earlier on February 7, Prof Khurshid received his vaccination against the global viral disease.
Just last week, on March 17, Prof Khurshid attended a program celebrating the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children’s Day at the DGHS.
The program was also attended by Health Minister Zahid Maleque, Additional Director General of the Health Department Meerjady Sabrina Flora, Additional Director General Nasima Sultana and at least 20 other officials and employees of the department.