Md Shahiduzzaman Sarker, the MP from Naogaon-2, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) making him the first known lawmaker in Bangladesh to have contracted the disease.
Awami League Whip Md Atiur Rahman Atik said that the report of the coronavirus test on Shahiduzzaman came back positive on Friday, reports bdnews24.com.
The chairman of the parliamentary standing committee on power, energy and mineral resources ministry, Shahiduzzman, was staying in his NAM Bhaban flat, another MP of the ruling party said.
“He has isolated himself in the flat following doctor’s advice,” the MP, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said.
Shahiduzzaman had fever, but no coughs or other symptoms, the MP said.
The 65-year-old Naogaon MP and former whip also has diabetes.
Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Police Station OC Jan-e-Alam Munshi said the law enforcement did not lock the area down.
“It’s a safe zone. The residents are aware and they have isolated themselves,” he said.
The police were staying outside the buildings to provide the residents with whatever they need, he added.
