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Curfew relaxation extended to 15 hours starting Sunday

GreenWatch Desk Nation 2024-08-04, 10:03am

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The curfew relaxation period has been extended starting today, Sunday. According to Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan, the curfew in Dhaka, Gazipur, Narsingdi, and Narayanganj districts will be relaxed from 6 AM to 9 PM daily, a total of 15 hours, until further notice.

The Home Minister made this announcement to the press following a meeting with top law enforcement and intelligence officials at the Secretariat on Saturday evening.
He also mentioned that deputy commissioners (DC) in other districts will decide on the curfew relaxation or enforcement based on local conditions.
The Home Minister convened the meeting at around 7:30 PM in light of the current situation, reports UNB.