Around 21% of total Covid-19 deaths in Bangladesh reported in April alone

Covid-19 claimed 2,404 lives in Bangladesh in April -- the cruellest month for the country since the outbreak last year.

Of the total 11,450 coronavirus-related deaths reported until April 30, 2,404 or 20.99 percent alone were recorded last month.

Last month, 147,837 infections were officially registered, according to the handout of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

As the virus continues its onslaught, 568 people lost their lives in January this year, 281 in February and 638 in March.

Dhaka division remains the worst-hit region, registering most of the deaths -- 6,714 or 58.33 percent.

According to the DGHS handout, Bangladesh broke all previous records of Covid-19 deaths, registering 112 fatalities in a 24-hour period on April 19.

On April 7, the country recorded its highest single-day cases of 7,626. It witnessed over 100 deaths daily during April 16-19 and on April 25.

The country is witnessing a "strict"' lockdown since April 14 but people are still seemingly indifferent towards health guidelines and safety rules.

The government later extended the ongoing lockdown till May 5.