Private vehicles rise on Dhaka roads

The movement of private vehicles has increased significantly in the last few days despite the government-imposed lockdown which was extended for another week to counter the surge in  Covid-19 cases. People who obtained movement passes are allowed to commute in their personal vehicles while those dedicated in emergency services are exempted

Light vehicle workers demand govt support to survive lockdown

Auto-rickshaw and light vehicle workers demanded direct food and financial support from government to survive the all-out lockdown that has been extended until April 28. In a joint statement, the President and Secretary of Bangladesh Auto-Rickshaw Light Vehicle Transport Workers Federation (BALTWF), Abul Hossain and Md Golam Faruk respectively, said lockdown