Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- South Asian neighbours Pakistan and Nepal have confirmed coronavirus cases while India has kept over 100 people under observation following screening for a possible exposure to novel coronavirus, or nCoV.

Like other countries across the globe, Bangladesh has been screening travellers from China at airports since Jan 21.

Travellers at land ports and seaports are also being screened, Health Minister Zahid Maleque told bdnews24.com on Sunday.

"We've strengthened workforce at these ports. We'll be able to detect any coronavirus infection," he added.

At Dhaka's Shahjalal International Airport, Health Officer Md Shahriar Sazzad said they screened a total of 2,190 passengers from China until Sunday.

He said the authorities...