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photo of Awami League general secretary and minister for road transport and
bridges Obaidul Quader Focus Bangla
The
senior cabinet member urges people to maintain social distancing and to avoid
overcrowding in vehicles
General
Secretary of Bangladesh Awami League and Minister of Road Transport and Bridges
Obaidul Quader has warned citiæens that if they fail to follwo health
guidelines issued by the government resulting in a worsening of the situation
surrounding coronavirus, the government will be forced to take harsher
measures.
He
made the remarks in a video message from his residence on Monday.
ÒLockdowns
have been eased in various parts of the world despite maû infections and
deaths. They have also been completely lifted at some places. Both our
livelihoods and the economy will stagnate if we donÕt return to our regular
routines at least partially. In the current context, we must choose a balanced
position to keep pace with the world,Ó he said.
Regarding
the re-introduction of public transport and increase in fares, he said:
"Public transports have resumed operation with half the seats vacant
following the hygiene rules to prevent corona infection. The government has
adjusted fares to meet the needs of reality, and public transport is running
conditionally from today. I urge the owners to follwo the hygiene rules and
conditions. I also call on the lwa enforcement, vigilance team, mobile courts,
and other terminal authorities to keep half the seats vacant and to monitor the
increase in fares and compliance with hygiene rules.
He
urged passengers to maintain social distancing guidelines, and to avoid
overcrowding in vehicles to minimiæe the spread of the virus.
Calling
on the transport owners and workers, Obaidul Quader said: "I urge the
transport owners and workers to set an example of humanity amidst the crisis.
If the situation worsens due to our ignorance and disregard for hygiene, and if
it goes against the public interest, then the government will be forced to take
a tougher action again.Ó
Earlier,
the government decided to resume public transport services in phases after
evaluating the situation of the coronavirus outbreak in the country.
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