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Govt extend restrictions for one more week

The government has extended the ongoing restrictions for another more week, till 5 May along with previous restrictions considering the ongoing Covid-19 situation.

“The decision has been taken considering the current Covid-19 situation in Bangladesh and crisis in the neighboring country India, and following instructions from public health experts,” State Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain said today.

A gazette notification will be issued in this regard tomorrow, the state minister said after an inter-ministerial meeting.

However, markets and shopping malls will remain open from 10 am to 8 pm daily maintaining health guidelines.

Public transports will remain suspended as part of the current measures.

Earlier on 14 April, Bangladesh enforced the countrywide complete lockdown when 1 out of 5 tested people came with Covid-19 positive results.

Later on 20 April, the lockdown was extended by another week till 28 April as Covid-19 infections keep surging here. 

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