Dhaka, Jan. 18 -- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid a courtesy call on President Abdul Hamid at the President's Chamber in the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on Monday evening.

"During the meeting, the Prime Minister briefed the President on various steps taken by the government to tackle the coronavirus outbreak," President's Press Secretary Joynal Abedin said.

The head of the state was also appraised of various initiatives taken by the government to continue the overall economic activities.

During the meeting, the President lauded Prime Minister Hasina's courageous steps in tackling the epidemic, the press secretary said.

President Hamid hoped that the trend of development of the country would continue under the leadership of Prime Minister ...