RESTRICTIONS STILL IN PLACE
Bangladesh extended lockdown.
MEASURES
- On 5 July 2021, Bangladesh extended the country’s lockdown from 7 July till 14 July, and all previous instructions and restrictions will remain effective during this period. Some of these restrictions include:
- No individual will be allowed to leave their home unless for emergency reasons;
- Suspension of public transport;
- Government and private offices will remain closed;
- Shops selling necessities are permitted to open.
- Export-oriented factories and banks are likely to be exempted from these restrictions, but will have to operate on a limited scale.
- On 3 July 2021, Bangladesh commenced the registration process of Bangladeshi expatriates to get vaccinated on a priority basis via the Bureau of Manpower Employment and Training (BMET).
- Expatriates who have yet to register with BMET will have to register themselves on the BMET database using a valid passport. After which, they will be eligible to register for vaccination via Surokkha app (subject to being launched).
- After registering in the Surokkha app, the date and place of vaccination will be sent to the person via SMS.
- On 28 June 2021, Bangladesh extended the border closure with India until 14 July, but cargoes carrying goods will be permitted to operate as usual.