Low Levels (IMAGE) Columbia Climate School Caption COVID-19 cases in Bangladesh (top) and deaths (bottom), January 2020-October 2021. In that time period, the nation recorded some 1.6 million cases and 28,000 deaths. Unlike in many other countries, the 2020 toll was relatively modest, for reasons unknown. Credit Lex van Geen. Adapted from World Health Organization data. Usage Restrictions Credit must be given. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.