Dhaka, May 26 -- They are Imperial Hospital at Khulshi and Bangabandhu Memorial Hospital at Pahartali.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced the decision on Tuesday, saying the port city is witnessing a growing number of coronavirus cases in recent times.

To ensure treatment of patients infected with the virus, the ministry has made the decision following requests from the Public Security Division and Chattogram Deputy Commissioner Office, Md Sirajul Islam, additional secretary to health and family welfare, said in a statement.

The ministry asked the authorities to take all measures to transform the hospitals into specialised facilities for COVID-19 treatment.

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