Three of a family die from coronavirus

Three members of a family in Haziganj upazila of Chandpur have died of COVID-19, the disease caused by novel coronavirus.

Deceased Abul Kashem Mia, 75, his son Abdul Awal, 48, and daughter Kamrunnahar, 50, were residents of Makimabad village in the upazila.

Among the trio, Awal first died of the disease on June 5. Then, his father and sister passed away from the virus on June 12 and July 18 respectively, local health authorities and locals said.

Haziganj Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer Dr HM Shoyeb Ahmed Chishti said the upazila recorded a total 141 coronavirus cases and 17 deaths from the virus as of Saturday.