However, public health experts say it is a suicidal move by the government to reopen offices and allow a resumption of public transport at the peak of the coronavirus outbreak. Similarly, the gazette noted that public transport on roads and waterways as well as trains could operate with limited numbers of passengers from May 31. Similarly, passengers would not be allowed on public transport vehicles if they did not use masks. Similarly, public transport expert Shamsul Haque, professor at the Engineering Department of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), said: “We have a shortage of public transport vehicles, especially in Dhaka. Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Friday said: “The government has decided to resume offices and transport in pursuit of life and livelihood.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 30, 2020 16:52 UTC