A large number of homebound people were seen gathering at railway station and bus terminals as the government announced 7-day countrywide lockdown from Monday.

Commuters fearing suspension of public transport crowding at the bus and launch terminals amid the risk of Coronavirus transmission.

Excessive pressure transports was seen on the highway causing long tailbacks.

Bangladesh recorded 7,087 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours until Sunday morning which is the highest number of infections since the pandemic began.

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Besides, the coronavirus fatalities rose to 9,266 with 53 new deaths during the period. The mortality rate fell to 1.45 on Sunday from Saturday’s 1.46 percent.

The Cabinet Division issued the gazette announcing the lockdown on Sunday which will remain in force from 6 am on April 5 till 12 am on April 11.

According to the gazette, all modes of public transport (road, river, rail and domestic flights) will remain suspended during the period.

All government offices, non-government, autonomous, private offices and court will be allowed to carry limited number of employees with their own transports to perform emergency duties.

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Industries and factories will remain open and the ongoing construction works will continue.

UNB Photo journalist captured photo of homebound people at Kamalapur Railway Station and Amulia area of Demra on Sunday.