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Government officially extends ongoing lockdown for five days
Dhaka, August 5: A notification has been issued by the government to officially extend the ongoing hard lockdown by five more days- till midnight on Tuesday (August 10). The notification was issued by the Cabinet Division on Thursday (August 5).
Lockdown: 354 arrested by DMP, Tk 13 lakh fined on Tuesday
Dhaka, August 4: The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested 354 people for violating government directives on the 12th day of the ongoing two-week hard lockdown, imposed by the government to put a check on coronavirus infections. According to the DMP, 120 individuals and organizations were fined Tk 1,77,800 by the mobile courts.
Lockdown extended till August 10
Dhaka, August 3: The government has decided to extend the lockdown till August 10 to prevent coronavirus infection. The decision was taken at an inter-ministerial meeting on Tuesday (August 3). After the meeting, Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque told reporters.
Peril mounts for government as more people flout Covid-19 norms during ongoing 'hard' lockdown
Dhaka, August 3: Even with more people succumbing to the deadly coronavirus with each passing day, people are simply not ready to listen to and follow the Covid-19 health guidelines set by the government. The country, presently undergoing a supposed hard lockdown, is already witnessing a wane in caution from citizens, who prefer venturing out and risking it all rather than staying indoors and help frontline workers thwart the looming catastrophe.
DMP arrests 303 people for venturing out during ongoing lockdown on Sunday
Dhaka, August 2: On the tenth day of the strict restrictions, 303 more people were arrested in Dhaka for disobeying the instructions. Besides, 103 individuals and organizations have been fined Tk 1,16,100 by mobile courts.
Dhaka witnesses increase in traffic at night
Dhaka, August 2: Although coronavirus infections and deaths have not decreased, the movement of vehicles and people in Dhaka increased on Sunday night, the tenth day of the ongoing lockdown. From Sunday (August 1), various export-oriented industries, including garments, have been opened.
Lockdown likely to be extended after August 5
Dhaka, July 31: The hard lockdown imposed to restrict the spread of coronavirus infection, is likely to be extended after the ongoing one ends on August 5. However, in some cases relaxation may be allowed. Discussions are going on about which issues can be relaxed. The decision will be finalized on August 3 or 4, according to information from Ministry of Public Administration and the Cabinet Division sources on Saturday (July 31).
DMP arrests 381 on Friday for venturing out during Covid-19 lockdown
Dhaka, July 31: On Friday, 381 people were arrested by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) for disobeying instructions during a 14-day hard lockdown imposed by the government to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Besides, 108 individuals and organizations have been fined Tk 69,940 by the mobile courts. At the same time, the traffic department imposed a fine of Tk 8,17,000 against 321 vehicles.
DGHS recommends extension of Covid-19 restrictions by 10 days
Dhaka, July 30: The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has recommended extending the lockdown for 10 days after August 5 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus infection. Director General of the DGHS Prof. Dr. ABM Khurshid Alam said this on Friday afternoon.
Police fine car for using 'emergency patient' sticker and venturing out during lockdown
Dhaka, July 29: On the seventh day of the ongoing lockdown, a strict police checking was going on at the Shahbagh intersection of the capital since morning. The cops stopped a car with 'Emergency Patient' sticker it. However, there was no patient in the car. Later, the cops filed a case against the driver and fined Tk 3,000 for driving around without any reason.
Traffic pressure on the road on the fifth day of the lockdown
Dhaka, July 27: Compared to the last four days, more traffic was observed on the roads of the capital on Tuesday- the fifth day of the hard lockdown. Office-goers were seen sharing rickshaws fares. Some shops in the neighborhood opened. On the other hand, police search continued at various points of the road. The presence of cars at various signals were noticed.
Lockdown: Restrictions till August 5
Dhaka, July 27: The current government-imposed lockdown across Bangladesh, to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) infection, will continue till August 5. On TuesdayIt was decided following a coronavirus review meeting by officials on Tuesday (July 27) at noon.
DMP arrests 566 people in Dhaka on the fourth day of the ongoing hard lockdown
Dhaka, July 27: On the fourth day of the ongoing hard lockdown, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 566 people for violating government's Covid-19 rules. At the same time 164 individuals and organizations were fined Tk 1,26,200 by the mobile court.
Lockdown: Record 587 arrests, fine of Tk 14 lakh made in Dhaka on Sunday
Dhaka, July 26: On the third day, 587 people were arrested by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) for disobeying government instructions during the ongoing two-week hard lockdown to prevent the coronavirus infection. Two hundred thirty-three individuals and organizations were fined Tk 1,00,950 by mobile courts. Besides, the traffic department also imposed a fine of Tk 12,72,000 on 521 vehicles. A total of 1,373 people have been arrested in the capital in three days.
Dhaka: 403 people arrested on the first day of hard lockdown
Dhaka, July 24: On the first day of the ongoing hard lockdown, 403 people were arrested by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) for disobeying government instructions. At that time, 203 individuals and organizations have been fined Tk 1,27,270 in the mobile courts. Besides, the traffic department has imposed a fine of Tk 1,60,000 on 441 vehicles.