The National Technical Advisory Committee (NTAC) on Covid-19 recommended stopping all types of social, religious and political gatherings to contain Covid-19.
The recommendation was made at the 50th meeting of the committee on Friday, said a press release signed by Dr Mohammad Shahidullah, president of the NTAC.
The committee also expressed deep concern over the recent surge of Covid-19 cases across the world, including Bangladesh.
It also suggested all to take steps to stop public gatherings, meetings and rallies to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Online meetings could be arranged instead of in-presence meetings, the committee said.
The committee also recommended strengthening screening, quarantine and isolation at all entry points of the country. All students to be brought under vaccination program as early as possible.
Use of 100 percent face masks, hand wash and social distance must be ensured everywhere, it added.
There should be better treatment arrangements at hospitals in case of Covid-19 emergence, read the press release.
In case of emergency, the NTAC also recommended taking legal measures such as mobile courts to implement the guidelines.
Source: United News of Bangladesh