Bangladesh has decided to close its border with India for any kind of movement except that of cargoes for the next 14 days to control the spread of the coronavirus.
"Yes, but the movement of cargo will continue," Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen told UNB over the phone.
India has set a new global record for daily coronavirus infections for the fourth day in a row, placing more strain on its crisis-hit hospitals, reports BBC.
It recorded a further 349,691 cases on Sunday, bringing the total to almost 17 million since the pandemic began.
Overcrowded hospitals are struggling to secure enough oxygen, leading to patients being turned away.
On Saturday, the US said it was deeply concerned by India's surge in cases, reports UNB.