Map of Madaripur district Dhaka TribuneThe lockdown has been put into effect from Thursday eveningShibchar upazila of Madaripur district has been put on emergency lockdown to try to stop the spread of coronavirus. “During the lockdown, no one can enter the area and no one can leave. Only emergency services will remain active,” said Shibchar Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md Asaduzzaman at an emergency press conference Thursday afternoon. Only pharmacies, raw material stores, grocery stores, and emergency services will remain open." Earlier in the day, Health Minister Zahid Malek, at a press conference, said some areas of the country may put on emergency lockdown.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 19, 2020 13:18 UTC