Desk Report
Published: 16 Jan 2022, 04:04 pm
Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader || Photo: Collected
Jatiya
Party Chairman GM Quader has tested positive for Covid-19.
GM
Quader underwent the mandatory Covid-19 test before attending the parliament's
new session on Saturday and his report came positive on Sunday, said a party
press release.
It,
however, said the Jatiya Party chief is doing well as he does not have any negative
symptoms of the virus. “He is healthy with a high morale.”
GM
Quader has been staying at his residence as per the advice of a doctor and
taking regular medication and food, the press release said.
The
Jatiya Party chairman urged the country’s people to pray for his quick
recovery.
The
16th session (also the first session of 2022 and known as the winter session)
of the 11th Parliament will begin at 4pm today (Sunday).
As
per the provisions of the constitution, President M Abdul Hamid will address
the first session of 2022.
All
health protocols will be maintained during the session as Covid-19 cases have
been increasing sharply in the country.