Shops, shopping malls in Bangladesh to reopen from May 10

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.

Mridha Shihab Mahmud is a writer, content editor and photojournalist. He works as a staff reporter at News Hour. He is also involved in humanitarian works through a trust called Safety Assistance For Emergencies (SAFE). Mridha also works as film director. His passion is photography. He is the chief respondent person in Mymensingh Film & Photography Society. Besides professional attachment, he loves graphics designing, painting, digital art and social networking.
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