Lockdown in Natore extended till 29 June

As the Covid-19 situation in Natore district spun out of control, the local administration has extended the ongoing lockdown in eight pourashavas by another week till 29 June.

Deputy commissioner of Natore district Shamim Ahmed announced it after a meeting on Tuesday night.

As per the decision of the meeting, the restriction will be in place from 6:00 am on 23 June to 6:00 pm of 29 June.

During the lockdown, all modes of public transport will stay off the roads. However, the movement restrictions won’t apply to vehicles providing emergency services.

Moreover, all shops, markets and restaurants will remain closed, except for grocery stores and pharmacies.

Earlier, the local administration imposed restriction in two pourashavas—Sadar and Singra—in two phases from 9 June.