Shops in Chattogram to shut by 8:00pm from Wednesday

All shops and markets in the port city, Chattogram, except for medical stores, have been ordered to close by 8:00pm from Wednesday, reports UNB.

The decision has taken on Tuesday considering the health risks posed by Covid-19, said deputy commissioner Mominur Rahman.

All types of public gatherings including wedding parties and mezban will remain suspended during this period in the district.

Restaurants and eateries will operate at half the capacity. At least 12 mobile courts will conduct drives to ensure that people wear masks and follow health protocols. Anyone violating the restrictions will face the music.

The devotees have been asked to maintain social distance while offering prayer and enter the mosques only after hand sanitization.

The community centres located in city corporation areas and different upazilas have been warned to refrain from arranging any marriage or other social programmes.

The entrance of Patenga sea beach will also remain shut from Wednesday as no one can enter the area, said DC. Besides, the mobile court drives of Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) will ensure the health guidelines on public transport.