Public and private organisations have been instructed to run with half the employees from Monday as of 6 February in an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19 pandemic.
The Cabinet Division issued a notification in this regard on Sunday, reports UNB.
The other half of the staff will work from home, according to the notification. Bangladesh Supreme Court will issue necessary directions regarding the activities of the court during this period.
Besides, Bangladesh Bank and Financial Institutions Division will provide necessary instructions regarding banks, insurance and financial institutions.
Earlier on Friday, the government announced the closure of all the schools, colleges and universities till 6 February.