Lockdown across the country from April 5

The government is set to declare a nationwide lockdown from next Monday (April 5) as coronavirus (Covid-19) infections continue to rise at an alarming rate.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader made the remarks at a press briefing at his official residence on Saturday (April 3rd).

He said the government was announcing a nationwide lockdown for a week from Monday.

On the other hand, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Public Administration, the government is thinking of a lockdown for a week in two-three days to curb the spread of coronavirus, said State Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain.

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