Bangladesh Medical Association president Mustafa Jalal contracts coronavirus

Bangladesh Medical Association President Dr Mustafa Jalal Mohiuddin has been diagnosed with Covid-19, the respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus.

The former MP from Dhaka tested positive for the disease on Monday and was subsequently admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, according to Prof Mujibur Rahman, head of the hospital's Medicine Department, reports bdnews24.com.

"He was admitted to the hospital after testing positive. He has a fever and cough," said Prof Mujibur, who is overseeing his treatment.

Mohiuddin won the Dhaka-7 seat with the Awami League's 'boat' symbol in the 2008 general elections.