Superintendent of Chandpur Police Mahbubur Rahman'has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

His report came positive on Monday night, civil surgeon Dr Md Shakhwat Ullah on Tuesday said, adding that he is now in isolation.

Additional SP (headquarter) Md Asaduzzaman Sabuj said SP Mahbubur is in isolation at home since result came positive.

Now he is doing well, and he sought prayers from all for his recovery, Asaduzzaman added.