State Minister for Public Administration Talks about the Restrictions on Eid

Ongoing restrictions to curb the coronavirus pandemic would be extended further. Restrictions remain after July 14. However, considering Eid-ul-Azha and the economic aspects of the country, the sternness of the restrictions somewhat will be reduced. A final decision will be taken on Monday night.

State Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain said this while talking to reporters at the Secretariat on Sunday (July 11).

"We are monitoring the Covid-19 situation now," the state minister said. The way the coronavirus has spread is alarming. The restrictions from July 1 to July 14 are being strictly observed. This time and the next time are important for us.

He further said that since there is Eid, Sacrificial Animals markets (Qurbani Haat) will be arranged. Our main goal is how to control the infection by managing these two events. It remains to be seen how we can regulate the haats. However, Haats should be placed in open space. Hygiene rules must be followed at the market. The way to enter and exit the market must be separate.

He further said that Covid-19 deaths and infections should be kept in mind. So we request people not to come to the market in a folk.

Earlier in the afternoon, State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury said the ongoing restrictions could be further extended on the advice of the National Technical Advisory Committee.