“Spreading such propaganda about the coronavirus infection is unlawful,” said Information Minister Hasan Mahmud in his reaction. Abul Hasan Sheik Shariatpuri, general secretary of the Olama League, said: “The Islamic Foundation is calling coronavirus a pandemic, which is baseless and a complete lie. The death of 30-35 people every day in Bangladesh ‘does not prove that the coronavirus is a pandemic’. Olama League President Akhter Hossain Bokhari said: “The spread of these lies about the coronavirus needs to be prevented with a firm hand during the Eid-ul-Azha. With the pandemic ravaging the country, Bangladesh can punish anybody ignoring the instructions provided by the government to combat novel coronavirus.

Source: bd News24 June 22, 2020 17:15 UTC