BigstockThe deceased, identified as Oyasir Rahman Ratan, 65 was the editor of Dainik Bogra, published in the districtA journalist with Covid-19 symptoms died at Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College (SZMC) in Bogra on Thursday. The deceased, identified as Oyasir Rahman Ratan, 65, was the editor of Dainik Bogra, published in the district. Oyasir died at around 12pm while he was waiting to submit samples for Covid-19 testing at the hospital, according to the family members. Dr Abdul Wadud, assistant director at Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College, said: "We primarily suspect the journalist might have died of brain stroke. Oyasir's nephew Badhon said Oyasir with his other family members went to the hospital for a coronavirus test on Thursday.

Source: Dhaka Tribune June 11, 2020 12:00 UTC