WEB DESK
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.
The local authorities and the health department will chalk out the detailed plan for implementing restrictions in the red and yellow zones.
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.
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.
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.
The movement of goods transport vehicles will continue. Public transport including trains, airplanes, buses and waterways will continue to operate on a limited scale.
Factories will be allowed to open but they must ensure health regulations issued by the government.
No public rallies, meetings or mass gatherings would be allowed.
Earlier, in a separate order on Monday, the government had instructed that the educational institutions in the country will remain closed till August 6.
However, the order exempts emergency and essential services and medical professionals from these restrictions.