On Monday, bdnews24.com called Azad on the phone to verify the reports but he did not answer. He later explained in an SMS that he was unable to take the call as he was 'sick'. Several news reports have indicated that the top health official was in quarantine after a 'relative tested positive for COVID-19'. Asked about the matter, DGHS Additional Director General Nasima Sultana told bdnews24.com: "Sir is not well. The outbreak of the coronavirus in Bangladesh has continued to intensify in recent weeks.

Source: bd News24 May 12, 2020 13:07 UTC