<span style="color: #222222;">The government of Bangladesh on Monday extended the ongoing restrictions till June 30 to check the spread of Coronavirus in the country. In an order issued by the Cabinet Division, the government introduced the zoning system dividing areas into red, yellow and green zones depending upon the severity of the Coronavirus infection.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The local authorities and the health department will chalk out the detailed plan for implementing restrictions in the red and yellow zones.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The areas under the red zone will observe 'general holidays' with restrictions placed on movement of people and vehicles. All offices and shops except essential ones will remain closed in those areas.</span><br />'' <br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">According to the order, everyone must stay indoor between 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. No shops will be open beyond 4 p.m.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The wearing of face masks, social distancing and other health guidelines must be observed by all. Owners of shops, malls and authorities at places of public gathering are required to enforce the health guidelines.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The movement of goods transport vehicles will continue. Public transport including trains, airplanes, buses and waterways will continue to operate on a limited scale.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Factories will be allowed to open but they must ensure health regulations issued by the government.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">No public rallies, meetings or mass gatherings would be allowed.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Earlier, in a separate order on Monday, the government had instructed that the educational institutions in the country will remain closed till August 6.</span><br />''<br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">However, the order exempts emergency and essential services and medical professionals from these restrictions.</span><br />
News On AIR | June 16, 2020 7:13 AM
Bangladesh: COVID-19 restrictions extended till June 30