Bangladesh seals borders with India to check Covid-19 spread

Bangladesh government has decided to close its borders with India from Monday till the next 14 days to control the spread of Covid-19 into the country.

Bangladesh government has decided to close its borders with India from Monday till the next 14 days to control the spread of Covid-19 into the country. Announcing the move, Foreign Minister A K Abdul Momen said that passenger travel from India to Bangladesh via land will remain closed from Monday for 14 days. However, trade through the borders will continue. "The movement of cargo will continue," Foreign Minister Momen added.