Dhaka: The government has decided to close the border with India for two weeks due to coronavirus or Covid-19 situation.
The decision was taken at the highest level of the government on Sunday.
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said the border with India will be closed for 14 days from April 26 (Monday).
Sources said all movement through the border will remain suspended in order to check the spread of Covid-19 infection from India.
In case of emergency, Bangladesh missions in Kolkata and New Delhi will allow Bangladeshi nationals to enter the country case to case basis, subject to having Covid-19 negative certificate.
In addition, those who will come under special consideration have to maintain 14 days home quarantine, according to the decision of the meeting.
