Out of the 2,000 staff at Brac's head office, only those employees whose work can be done online will be working from home from March 22. "We urge our employees to avoid non-essential travels," said Brac Executive Director Asif Saleh informed journalists at its head office on Wednesday. "Brac staff at field offices across the country will maintain curtailed activities as part of coronavirus preventive measure." “Among the coronavirus infected patients, 80% faces mild consequences and 20% needs hospitalization. Brac Executive Director Asif Saleh speaks to journalists at BRAC head office on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 | CourtesyHe suggested the government to prepare temporary arrangements to deal with the situation.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 18, 2020 07:35 UTC