A doctor of Enam Medical College Hospital, who was suffering from fever and cold, died from coronavirus at his residence in the capital's Mirpur area on Wednesday night.
The deceased was identified as Dr Rafiqul Haider, 52, a diabetologist and endocrinologist. He was the son of Abu Sufiyan in Chattogram, reports UNB.
Dr Rezaul Karim of the hospital said Dr Rafiqul had been suffering from fever and respiratory problem. Later, he tested positive for coronavirus.
He had been undergoing treatment at his residence, said Dr Rezaul.
Waheduzzaman, brother-in-law of the deceased, said Dr Rafiqul was taken to Enam Medical College Hospital on Wednesday night as he complained of breathing problems.
Dr Rafiqul lived at his residence in Mirpur while his son and former wife lived in US.
He was buried at Rayerbazar Martyred Intellectual Graveyard at night following government guideline.
Bangladesh has so far reported 98,489 confirmed cases of coronaviurs with the detection of 4,008 cases as on Wednesday. Besides, the virus also claimed 1,305 deaths so far in the country.
