KHULNA, May 14, 2020 (BSS) – All shops and shopping malls have been directed to remain shut from tomorrow for not maintaining social distancing and the government’s health guidelines amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, said a press release.
Khulna district administration issued a notice on Wednesday evening directing all shops and shopping malls to remain closed from 6am tomorrow as the buyers, sellers and business men did not follow the COVID-19 related guidelines of the government, said the release, adding stern actions will be taken against the persons and organizations for violating the order.
The notice also urged the concerned district offices, directorates, forces and agencies to issue necessary directives for their affiliated offices to implement the order.
Besides, the ban on movement of people from 8 pm to 6am without any urgent need on roads will remain in place while all sorts of social events will be suspended till further notice.
On May 9, Khulna district administration had decided to open shops and shopping malls to continue trading on a limited scale in the city and district amid the nationwide shutdown over COVID-19 outbreak.