Bangladesh to begin strict lockdown for a week

DHAKA: The Bangladesh government has announced its decision to impose a nationwide strict lockdown for a week from Monday in an effort help curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country, asking people to avoid non-essential trips.

The decision was announced on Friday night amid the ongoing resurgence of Covid-19 cases across the country, reports Xinhua news agency.

Bangladesh's Press Information Department (PID) made the announcement hours after the health authorities reported the country's second highest daily deaths since the onset of the pandemic in March last year. (IANS)

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