To prevent the spread of coronavirus, the upazila administration has imposed restrictions in two municipalities and two unions of Gopalganj.
Gopalganj Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shahida Sultana issued a notice to this effect on Thursday afternoon.
The areas mentioned in notice were Gopalganj, Muksudpur municipality, Latifpur and Kashiani union.
Gopalganj Additional District Magistrate Shafiqul Islam said the restrictions would be implemented from June 18-24.
During this time all types of businesses-organizations, shops, shopping malls, kitchen markets and grocery stores in these areas were instructed to remain open from 8 am to 3 pm.
Restaurants could remain open until 10 pm, but people could only take away food parcels.
Hawkers were prohibited to set up stores on sidewalks and footpaths.
In addition, all types of tourist centers, resorts, community centers and entertainment centers would remain closed.
Public gatherings, such social events, political and religious ceremonies were restricted too.
However, transports were permitted to run following health guidelines.
Gopalganj Civil Surgeon Dr. Sujat Ahmed said due to the increase in Covid-19 infection rate, the district administration on Thursday was requested to impose restrictions in the risky areas. Accordingly, restrictions in those areas were imposed from Friday.
Source: United News of Bangladesh
