Sunday, April 4, 2021 - 12:50
Bangladesh government on Saturday announced a week-long countrywide lockdown from April 5 to curb the new wave of Covid-19 infections.
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said the government is all set to announce a countrywide week-long lockdown. Dhaka Tribune reported.
Quader, who is also the road transport and bridges minister, made the announcement at a regular briefing from his official residence on Saturday morning.
"Every office and court will be closed during this lockdown but industries and mills will continue their operation on rotation," Bangladeshi Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain said. (Dhaka Tribune)
