Dhaka: Strict restrictions will remain on public transports and inter-district travels across Bangladesh until May 30 during the extended shutdown, the government has said.
Citizens have been asked to remain indoors, according to the notice issued on Thursday. People will be barred from leaving homes, except for emergency purposes, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., reports bdnews24.
On Thursday, the country confirmed 14 new fatalities from the coronavirus infection, raising the body count to 283.
The caseload soared to 18,863 after 1,041 people tested positive for COVID-19. (IANS)