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KNF attack to loot money and show capability: RAB
Kidnapped manager of Sonali Bank returns to his family
Home Minister to visit Bandarban tomorrow to inspect situation
Lack of mask usage may increase Covid-19 infections
Own representative, Dhaka, 22 December: Coronavirus infection is likely to increase if people do not wear masks in various tourist spots, including Cox's Bazar. Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque told this to reporters at the start of a meeting at the secretariat on Tuesday (December 21).
Police given special powers to ensure mask usage among citizens
Dhaka, May 14: The government wants to ensure that 100 percent masks are worn to prevent coronavirus infection. Therefore, the police is being given executive power to take action against those who do not wear masks. Initiatives have been taken to give this power to the police by amending the Infectious Diseases (Prevention, Control and Eradication) Act, 2018.
Government pens eight instructions about mask usage
Dhaka, May 7: The government has issued eight directives on wearing masks outside the home during the coronavirus pandemic. The directive was given in the official information statement on Thursday (May 6).
Covid-19: People to be caned for not wearing mask
Dhaka, April 27: The government is moving towards stricter legal measures to prevent coronavirus infection if masks are not worn outside the home. At the same time, the government is going to give the power to beat the police. And that is being brought into the legal framework.
Strict measures against those not wearing masks, suggestions to don two if needed
Dhaka, April 27: The government has warned that "strict legal action" will be taken if masks are not used outside the home to prevent coronavirus infection.
Failure to wear masks will lead to fine of Tk 1,00,000 or six months in prison
Dhaka, April 7: The government has announced strict restrictions across the country from Monday (April 5) to April 11 to increase coronavirus infection. Everyone must wear a mask when they go out of the house during this restriction. At the same time, all kinds of health rules including 18 points of the Prime Minister's Office and 11 points of the Cabinet Division must be followed.
Government rolls out 10 instructions, asks people to wear masks as Covid cases surge
Dhaka, March 16: The government has issued a 10-point directive emphasizing wearing masks outside the home and at work as Covid-19 infections are on the rise in the country. An information statement on Monday called on everyone to wear masks and follow proper hygiene rules.
Covid-19: Those not wearing mask might land in jail
Dhaka, December 1: Those not wearing mask may face jail time, said Cabinet Secretary Khandaker Anwarul Islam at a briefing of the cabinet meeting at the secretariat on Monday (November 30).
Mobile court to ensure mask usage in Dhaka
Dhaka, November 16: Law enforcement agencies have been instructed to take a firm stand in Dhaka, including the operation of mobile courts, to ensure that masks are worn. Cabinet Secretary Khandaker Anwarul Islam made the remarks in a briefing at a cabinet meeting at the Secretariat on Monday.
No mask, no service, says Bangladesh government
Dhaka, October 31: Not only services will not be provided in government and non-government organisations, but no one will be allowed to enter those facilities if they do not wear masks.