With COVID-19 cases in the Indian Subcontinent surging, restrictions to prevent the spread have been introduced in Bangladesh, as well as parts of India.
Bangladesh
Last week, the Bangladesh government declared a strict lockdown running from 14th-21st April 2021. The lockdown has now been extended until 28th April 2021. We have provided some details regarding the restrictions below:
- Banks will open for three hours (SUN to THU) from 10am to 1pm during lockdown
- All government and private offices will remain closed during the lockdown
- International and domestic flights to Bangladesh were suspended from Wednesday 14th; the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has suspended operations of around 500 international flights
- In order to run the export-import flow, the government has permitted apparel factories to remain operational by maintaining social distancing, taking necessary precautions and facilitating transportation for workers
- CFS and Port will continue their operation, taking necessary precautions and facilitating transportation for workers
- Public transport services will be suspended, however movement of vehicles that are involved in transporting export-import goods, emergency services, food and medical equipment will be permitted
- Essential services such as hospitals, pharmacies and grocery stores are out of the purview of the lockdown
- Public movement is restricted except in the case of emergencies
India
Both Tamil Nadu and Delhi State Governments have announced new restrictions.
In Delhi, a six-day lockdown will run from 10pm on 19th April until 5am on 26th April:
- All gatherings – social, religious and political – are banned
- All private and government offices have been asked to work remotely
- Essential services, food services and medical services will continue
In Tamil Nadu, night curfews and Sunday lockdowns will take effect from 20th April:
- Night curfew will be in force from 10pm-4am
- Public and private transport services will not be permitted
- Inter-state and intra-state movement of public and private vehicles will not be permitted
- Essential services, food services and medical services will continue
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