Although the labour-intensive apparel sector is at a high risk of a coronavirus outbreak, a number of factories were reopened recently, triggering criticism from health experts.

Health Minister Zahid Maleque argued that the country might lose its share in the global market if the sector remains closed for too long. He stressed that the factories must operated while strictly maintaining health rules.

Among the confirmed coronavirus cases in Bangladesh, there are a number of RMG workers.

Meanwhile, all is not well for restaurant businesses. The general holiday starting March 26 saw the business of the eateries being heavily affected as millions of people left the capital for their village homes. The situation has forced many small restaurants to shut down.

Recently, police allowed restaurants to sell Iftar items during Ramadan on condition that social distancing and health rules are maintained.

Here’s a selection of photos taken on May 3 from the capital.

Garment workers wearing masks and maintaining distance at a factory in Jurain.

A female RMG worker works alone at a table following the government direction on maintaining social distancing.

Each worker wears masks and works separately on sewing machines.

Consumers and sellers of Iftar items maintain social distancing at Nababi Bhoj restaurant on Baily Road.

A buyer pay for the iftar items maintaining distance to the seller at Nababi Bhoz restaurant in Baily Road on May 3.