Published: May 02, 2020 16:29:51 | Updated: May 02, 2020 21:23:47
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The government plans to extend the nationwide shutdown of offices and workplaces by 10 days, until May 15, amid a surge in coronavirus cases and deaths.
The extension will be announced after the plans are formally approved by the prime minister, a senior official of the public administration ministry said, reports bdnews24.com.
"The lockdown will be extended to May 15. A notice on the matter will be issued once the prime minister approves the proposal," the official said.
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