Death of Dr. Mahbub: Government Denies Link to Stay in Cameroon

The death of Bangladesh's Commerce Secretary, Dr. Mahbub, on April 17 in Dhaka, sparked speculation about a link to malaria contracted during a stay in Cameroon. The Cameroonian Ministry of Public Health denied this hypothesis, stating that there is no evidence to establish a connection between his death and his visit to Cameroon in March. Authorities urge caution in disseminating information and avoiding speculation.