Holidays won’t be extended, public transports to remain suspended

The government has decided not to extend the ongoing general holidays declared to prevent the transmission of deadly coronavirus.

After the closure for long 67 days, government offices will be open from May 31 maintaining the health guidelines.

State Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain on Wednesday confirmed this on Wednesday afternoon.

A gazette notification will be issued on Thursday. Prime Minister has approved the notification, he said.

The state minister also said elderly, sick persons and pregnant women will be exempted from attending the office.

Moreover, public transports will be off while educational institutions will remain closed till June 15.

The general holidays were announced in March and were extended till May 30 in phases.

Dhaka/Naymuddin/AKA