The ongoing restrictions in the border district of Chapainawabganj have been extended until June 23.
Deputy Commissioner Manjurul Hafiz made the announcement at a press briefing on Wednesday evening.
The DC said that the ongoing restrictions reduced the infection rate but it is yet reach a satisfactory level. Besides, the infection rates went down in nearby districts like Rajshahi, Naogaon and Natore and that’s why the restrictions were extended till June 23.
In the last 24 hours, the coronavirus infection rate in Chapainawabganj district was 13.02 percent.
On May 25 due to the sudden rise in the coronavirus infection rate in the district lockdown was imposed for two consecutive weeks.
To further control the infection rate strict restrictions were imposed from June 8-16.
Source: United News of Bangladesh