The government is planning to resume public transport services in phases after evaluating the situation of the coronavirus outbreak in the country.
The announcement was through a circular, issued by the Ministry of Public Administration on Thursday, declaring the extension of the ongoing general holiday to May 5.
The circular also said vehicles and employees of emergency services, including utility services like electricity, water, gas and internet, among others, will remain out of the purview of the general holiday.
All land, sea and river ports in the country and vehicles transporting goods, such as trucks, lorries and cargo vessels, will continue their daily operations during the period.
Apart from healthcare officials and vehicles transporting medical-related goods, members and vehicles of the mass media (electronic and print) have also been kept out of the holiday notice.
However, no educational institutions will be allowed to reopen during the period.
The circular also said Bangladesh Bank will issue directive to continue banking services in a limited manner over the period.
