Bangladesh extends lockdown_ public transports to resume
The government of Bangladesh has again extended the ongoing lockdown for another week starting from May 23 midnight until May 30 in a bid to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
The Cabinet Division issued a gazette notification in this regard on Sunday (May 23).
All restrictions imposed earlier will be in place to contain the spread of coronavirus_ the notification said.
All kinds of public transports_ including inter-district buses_ trains and launches have been allowed to operate carrying passengers with 50 percent of their capacity.
All passengers_ drivers and helpers will have to wear masks and maintain health guidelines.
Besides_ the restaurants can serve customers with 50 percent of their capacity.
Earlier on May 16_ the government had extended the countrywide lockdown until May 23.
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