After the reopening on May 10, the administration noticed that people started flocking the shopping malls and business establishments without maintaining social distancing rules raising the risk of further spread of coronavirus. Reviewing the situation, the local administration decided to close all the shopping mall in the town. According to the notice, in the last three days, the authorities concerned found shoppers and shopkeepers largely reluctant about maintaining social distancing rules in defiance of the government instruction. Under the circumstances, the local administration has decided to close all the shops, shopping malls, markets and business establishments from Wednesday, considering the safety of people. All kinds of shopping malls and business establishments except pharmacies, medical centres will be closed from Thursday, stated a public notice signed by Shahidul Islam, deputy commissioner of the district.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 13, 2020 06:22 UTC