People holed up at their homes for weeks during the general holiday to prevent the spread of coronavirus, exposed to mental health issues because of their over-dependence on gadgets and electronic devices, experts say.

The district administration here on Sunday put the district under lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus.   Deputy commissioner Abdul Ahad made the announcement in the afternoon.   All the emergency services will remain out of the purview of the restriction, he said.     Bangladesh on Sunday recorded the highest number of coronavirus cases in a day as 139 more people tested positive for the virus,   raising the total number to 621.    Besides, four more people died from the disease in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll to 34.          

Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said that mass transportation will remain shut from March 26 to April 4 to prevent the spread of coronavirus.   He made the announcement at a video conference from the ministry.   “Trucks, covered van, medicine, urgent services, fuel and vehicles carrying perishables will operate as usual,” he said adding that cargo vehicles will not be permitted to carry people.