Bangladesh extends lockdown by another week to May 5

The government has extended the current lockdown by another week to May 5 in an effort to curb the second wave of coronavirus infections sweeping across Bangladesh.

But stores and malls will be allowed to stay open from 10 am to 8 pm, the Cabinet Division said in a notice on Wednesday.

It also announced a halt to people entering Bangladesh from India by land, air or sea, except with the express permission from the Bangladesh High Commission.