Markets to close at 7pm in Khulna from April 5

Legal action will be taken against people who defy the directives

TBS Report

03 April, 2021, 05:25 pm

Last modified: 03 April, 2021, 05:29 pm

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The district administration of Khulna has ordered the closure of all shops and markets, including tourist spots, parks and recreation centres, at 7pm from the 5^th of April until further notice, in an effort to contain coronavirus infections. But clinics, hospitals and pharmacies can remain open for 24 hours.

Khulna deputy commissioner Helal Hossain, on Saturday, issued a public notice regarding this issue and urged everyone to follow the instructions until further notice.

Legal action will be taken against people who defy the directives, the notice said.

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Earlier, the district Covid-19 prevention committee had also decided to keep all shops closed in Khulna from 5^th April as coronavirus cases have been on the rise from March of the year.

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