DHAKA: Principal of Popular Medical College & Hospital Prof TIM Abdullah-Al-Faruq died of coronavirus (Covid-19) infection at a city hospital on Tuesday (July 28).

He breathed his last at Popular Medical College & Hospital this morning while undergoing treatment.

Dr Rahat Anwar Chowdhury, joint secretary of the Foundation for Doctors' Safety Rights and Responsibilities (FDSR), confirmed the news to media.

At least 74 doctors have so far died of Covid-19 so far and eleven others passed away with coronavirus symptoms, according to FDSR.

BDST: 1523 HRS, JUL 28, 2020
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