Sources Bangladesh Garment Exporters and Manufacturers Association (BGMEA) confirmed the news to UNB citing a circular issued by the organization.
Earlier on Saturday, the Bangladesh Garments Buying House Association sent an application to the Cabinet Secretary Khondokar Anwarul Islam requesting permission to keep the factories operational on a limited scale during the lockdown.
The leaders of the organization also said that they have received a positive response from the government.
Earlier on Friday, Press Information Department Principal Information Officer Surath Kumar Sarker said that the government is going to enforce a new nationwide "strict lockdown" on Monday.
The restrictions will remain in place for seven days unless extended.
Government and private offices, barring those of emergency services, will remain closed during this period.