‘Factories to remain open during lockdown’

State Minister for Public Administration Forhad Hossain has said that factories will remain open during the countrywide lockdown that begins April 5.

Working in factories will go on following health guidelines and shift basis. The government will issue a circular in this regard today and can extend the lockdown period, said the state minister on Saturday

The government has imposed a fresh lockdown for one week across the country from Monday (April 5) as coronavirus infection has increased.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader confirmed the matter on Saturday (April 3).