Modi's Dhaka Trip Cancelled

In the midst of the growing threat of coronavirus in South Asia, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not visit Dhaka after the government has cancelled the 100th anniversary of the birth anniversary of the founder of the Bangabandhu State Sheik Mujibur Rehman, says India Today.

IEDCR reported its first series of cases involving coronavirus on Sunday. According to official officials, three individuals, two of whom had recently returned from Italy, tested positive for Covid-19.

The government has decided to cancel the festivities for the centenary anniversary of Sheik Mujibur Rehman's birth on March 17 to prevent the spread of the virus.

Kamal Abdul Chowdhury, chairman of the Celebration Committee, told media that activities relevant to the celebration of the centenary of birth are either delayed or scaled-down owing to concerns of public health pertaining to Covid-19.

"We have redesigned the event....it's a year-long celebration. The celebration will continue throughout the year but we will avoid large public gatherings ...Since we have many smaller events later in the year, foreign dignitaries have the option of attending later," he said.

Even, PM Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the celebrations without any public gathering.

Narendra Modi was scheduled to fly to Dhaka on March 17 in the midst of Bangladesh's growing worries regarding CAA and the planned NRC as well as the coronavirus alert.