DNCC Mayor Atiqul, his wife test Covid-19 positive
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Md Atiqul Islam and his wife Dr. Shaila Shagufta Islam have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Confirming the matter to The Business Standard, A S M Mamun, Public relations officer of DNCC, said, "They gave samples for Covid-19 test on Sunday morning after feeling sick."
"Their results came positive last night. They are staying in home isolation now," he added.
Rishad Morshed, APS-2 of the mayor, also tested positive for the dreaded virus.
The mayor was leading drives against illegal billboards and freeing the footpaths in DNCC areas for past few weeks.