Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh has indicated that the gradual relaxation in the nationwide ‘general holidays’ over Corona pandemic will continue. Addressing the nation on the eve of Eid-Ul-Fitr, Prime Minister Hasina said that it is not possible to block economic activity and people’s income for an indefinite period.

She said that till the time vaccine is not developed, people will have to learn to live with the Corona virus and economic activities will have to be resumed for the sake of life and livelihood of people.

Extending Eid greetings to people, Sheikh Hasina urged them to remain in their homes while they celebrate Eid on Monday.

Recalling various measures taken by the government to alleviate economic hardship caused by the Corona crisis, she assured that the government will continue with relief measures till the Corona pandemic is over in the country.

Bangladesh has been observing ‘General Holidays’ since March 26 which has been extended till May 30. Over this period of time government has slowly relaxed some restrictions by allowing Ready Made Garment Factories to open followed by limited opening of shops and malls in the country.

In the meanwhile, Bangladesh on Sunday reported the highest single day deaths due to Corona virus. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), 28 people succumbed to Corona infection in the country while 1532 new cases were reported over the last 24 hours since Saturday.