The government of the people’s republic of Bangladesh has decided to allow all shops and shopping malls to remain open till 4 pm from May 10 on the occasion of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr amid the ongoing countrywide shutdown to contain the spread of coronavirus pandemic.
The Cabinet Division issued a gazette regarding this issue saying the decision was taken to continue trading on a limited scale at different districts and Upazilas from May 10.
However, inter-district and inter Upazila movement will be strictly restricted during this period, it added.
The notification also urged the people to stay at their respective locations during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr vacation and imposed a strict bar on traveling.
It also urged the concerned divisions, offices, directorates, forces, and agencies to issue necessary directives for their affiliated offices following the notification.
