COVID-19: Bangladesh lifts lockdown to celebrate, exasperating experts

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DHAKA: Waiting among hundreds of fellow travellers to catch a ferry out of Bangladesh's capital, unemployed construction worker Mohammed Nijam ...

People shop at a market ahead of Eid-al Adha in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Jul 16, 2021. DHAKA: Waiting among hundreds of fellow travellers to catch a ferry out of Bangladesh's capital, unemployed construction worker Mohammed Nijam knew he was risking catching the coronavirus, but he felt it was even riskier to stay in Dhaka with another lockdown looming.

With the spread of the virus rampant, most everything in Bangladesh was ordered shut on Jul 1, from markets to mass transportation. Soldiers and border guards patrolled the streets and thousands were arrested and sent to jail for violating the lockdown.Advertisement “But, in all situations people must stay alert, use face masks and strictly follow health instructions,” a government policy statement said.Government officials have not responded to criticism of the move. An official with the Ministry of Public Administration, which issued the order pausing the lockdown, referred The Associated Press to the policy statement when asked for comment. Calls and emails to a spokesperson with the Health Ministry were not returned.

 

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Don't know what to say. Seem many countries are doing the same.

yeah because some fucking festival is more important than health and safety

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