New restrictions make vaccination certificate mandatory for in-person office operations, travel by bus and attending events
January:The Government has decided to keep all educational institutions closed for two weeks in light of the recent surge in Covid-19 infections in the country.
In a notification on Friday, the Cabinet Division said that schools, colleges and equivalent educational institutions will remain closed from January 21 to February 6.
The universities will take similar measures, it said, before stipulating some new restrictions.
Carrying vaccination certificates has been made mandatory while travelling by bus.
Attendance at any social, political and religious event must not exceed 100 and those in attendance must produce their vaccine certificates or a Covid-19 negative PCR test report conducted within 24 hours, according to the new restrictions.
Staff at all offices and factories must also have their vaccination certificate with them. (Dhaka Tribune)
