Dr Akhtar Banu, an associate professor of Psychology department at Dhaka College, has tested positive for COVID-19.
She herself confirmed the matter to Jago News on Tuesday.
"With light throat and eye pain, I gave sample at Brac's sample collection booth in city's Mohammadpur on June 21. Last night they texted me saying that I has coronavirus," she said.
The associate professor also said she is taking treatment staying in home isolation, and physically doing well except somewhat breathing problem.