Govt issues notification relaxing nationwide lockdown

The government has issued a gazette notification relaxing the ongoing nationwide lockdown from August 11.

The Cabinet Division issued the notification on Sunday.

All health guidelines must be maintained during this period, the notification said.

According to the notification, all kinds of public transports will resume with half passengers of the capacity following health regulations. However, half of the vehicles will run on roads than usual.

All private and government offices will be allowed to reopen from August 11.

Besides, shops, shopping malls and markets will remain open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm daily from August 11, said the notification.

Also, restaurants and hotels will be allowed to stay open with half of their capacity from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm daily.

Bangladesh is currently under a strict lockdown that came into effect on July 23. It was due to end on August 5.

However, considering the worsening Covid-19 pandemic situation, the lockdown was extended till August 10.