The Chinese govt says it decided to open the centre due to the growing demand amid strengthening ties
Hasina made the remark while handing out instructions on the prevention of the novel coronavirus outbreak to field-level officers across Bangladesh through videoconferencing from her official residence Ganabhaban on Tuesday.
Bangladesh announced the closure of all government and private offices and courts from Mar 26 to Apr 4 amid mounting fears over a coronavirus outbreak.
Public transport would also operate on a limited scale during the holidays, it added.