The hygiene and social distancing rules critical to limiting the spread of the coronavirus infection are being disregarded as passengers swarmed the Chandpur launch terminal, a day after river transport services resumed across the country, according to the authorities, bdnews24.com reports. The authorities resolved to enforce the health and safety guidelines on Monday morning, resulting in queues stretching up to half a kilometre in length. However, as the day progressed and the number of passengers increased, it became impossible to apply the rules. All public transport services are required to strictly adhere to the 13-point health and safety protocol issued by the health service department. It is not possible to maintain social distancing in any way,” a launch passenger said.

Source: bd News24 June 01, 2020 08:37 UTC