File photo of the entrance of Bangladesh prime minister's official residence, Ganabhaban in Dhaka CollectedThe meeting will begin at 7pmAmid coronavirus outbreak across the world, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is currently chairing a meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) at her Ganabhaban residence in Dhaka on Thursday evening. The chiefs of armed forces and all government agencies will be attending the meeting at 7 pm, according to the government high officials. Some important decisions to tackle the fast spread of the deadly virus are expected to be made at the meeting, sources said. In general, important national level decisions came through the National Security Council meeting. Till to date, Bangladesh has confirmed the detection of 17 coronavirus patients and one death.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 19, 2020 12:56 UTC