Bangladesh eases virus lockdown

By Xinhua News Agency

Jul 14, 2021 12:40 am

DHAKA: The Bangladeshi government has decided to ease the ongoing lockdown for a week from July 15 to help Muslims prepare for the festival of animal sacrifice - Eid-ul-Azha.

Bangladesh's Press Information Department made the announcement on Monday night, saying the lockdown restrictions will be eased from July 15 to July 22 on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, which is set to be celebrated in the country on July 21.

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