Conclusion

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic caused by this newly emerged virus is undoubtedly a matter of international health concern. Investigation of viral genomic, pathogenesis and epidemiological study have been continued to find potential treatment strategies. In Bangladesh, delay of strategic planning, scarcity of health care facilities (PPE, ventilators), shortage of appropriate preventive measures (quarantine and isolation unit), emergency service, unawareness and lack of knowledge of the people about the COVID-19 is aggravating the situation. As a developing country, Bangladesh should focus on scaling up its readiness and response operation as well as improving the health care facilities such as upgrading the capacity of the testing laboratories, institutional quarantine centers and stocking personal protective equipment. Promoting knowledge and awareness of the COVID-19 among the mass people is also significant.