Dhaka: Bangladesh authorities on Sunday (May 30) determined to increase the continuing ban on public travel via land ports to India till June 14 in view of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
Amid the rise in COVID-19 instances within the neighbourhood, Bangladesh’s land border has been closed with India since April 26.Â
While May 31 was deliberate to be the final day of the ban, it has been prolonged but once more, information company ANI reported.
This comes after a choice was taken at a gathering chaired by the nation`s overseas secretary on Saturday.
The authorities has additionally determined to cease travel via two extra land ports to cease the unfold of the virus.Â
The newly-closed land ports with India are Darshana of Chuadanga and Sona masjid of Chapainawabganj.
Darshana port can be closed for one week, whereas Sona Masjid for two weeks. However, cargo motion will proceed as common.
Although land ports have been shut with India, stranded Bangladeshis can return house from 4 different land ports particularly Benapole, Agartala, Hili and Burimari.Â
Meanwhile, export-import of products can be allowed.This resolution has been taken as Bangladesh is experiencing an increase in COVID-19 associated deaths.
The well being authorities within the nation say the an infection fee is exhibiting a notable upward development in districts that share borders with or are near India, Dhaka Tribune reported.
Bangladesh has registered 34 extra COVID-19 deaths, taking the nation’s toll to 12,583. The whole variety of infections now stands at 798,830.
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