New Delhi (NVI): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that general holidays in the country may be extended from March 31 to April 9 to keep the coronavirus from spreading.
She also said that keeping in view the crisis situation emerging out of the pandemic, the Bangladesh government may give relaxation to some sectors on a limited basis.
Apart from this, the Bangladesh government has announced that there will be no public programs to mark Bangla New Year ‘Pahela Baisakh’ on April 14.
In a similar fashion, the Nepal government has also canceled its Kathmandu festival celebrations, to avoid any gatherings.
Meanwhile, 2 new cases have been reported in the country taking the total number of positive cases to 52 with a total death toll of 5, with no new fatalities being reported, according to United News of Bangladesh.
