Authorities have enforced a week-long lockdown in Natore and Singra municipality areas form Wednesday to contain the spread of Coronavirus infections.

Natore Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Shahriaz took the decision to imposed lockdown at a virtual meeting on Monday night. State Minister for ICT Division Zunaid Ahmed Palak attended the meeting.

The lockdown will continue till June 15, officials said.

All modes of public transport will stay off the roads during the week-long lockdown. However, the movement restrictions won't apply on vehicles providing emergency services.

Besides, all shops, markets and restaurants will remain closed, except for grocery stores and pharmacies. This is to allow people to buy their daily essentials and medicines from their local grocers and chemists, respectively.

BDST: 1303 HRS, JUN 09, 2021
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