The ruling Awami League-backed candidate had struggled with the mosquito-borne dengue fever outbreak when he had taken office after by-elections. This time, he is facing a bigger challenge with the entire Bangladesh and the wider world devastated by the coronavirus outbreak. “I need help from everyone, especially now in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. I believe we will be able to overcome the crisis if we work together,” he said. Dhaka South Mayor-elect Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh will take charge next Saturday.

Source: bd News24 May 12, 2020 21:56 UTC