To prevent spread of coronavirus, Dhaka University authorities have limited public and transport movement on the campus. They closed two entry-exit points at Nilkhet and Udayan High School. This photo was taken from Nilkhet intersection yesterday. Photo: Rashed Shumon
Buses lie idle at Mohakhali Bus Terminal. With a restriction on movement imposed to prevent the spread of coronavirus, less people are using public transport in the capital. In addition, public transport services will remain suspended from tomorrow to April 4 across the country, said Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday. Photo: Prabir Das
A farmer arranges watermelons at a wholesale shop in the capital’s Karwan Bazar yesterday. He was struggling to sell the summer fruit, brought from Patuakhali’s Galachipa upazila, due to a lack of customers, as many have already left the capital following the declaration of a 10-day general holiday by the government. The growers were asking Tk 15,000 for each 100 watermelons. hoto: Anisur Rahman
A view of morning traffic on FDR Drive in New York City. Photo: AFP
A drone loaded with disinfectant sprays at the deserted road in Bangalore. Global giant India yesterday joined the countries ordering their citizens to stay at home , putting a third of the world on lockdown . Photos were taken yesterday. Photo: AFP
With demand for hand sanitisers and disposable gloves soaring across the city, the products have descended from the shelves of pharmacies and supershops onto the footpaths. The seller says he is selling plastic gloves for Tk 20 per pair, as drug stores usually sell them in boxes and many cannot afford to buy a whole box, especially since their prices have risen. The photo was taken from Mirpur Road near Dhanmondi yesterday. Photo: Rashed Shumon
