After monitoring and reviewing the situation, it has been decided to extend the ongoing lockdown from April 22 to April 28, said State Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain. The state minister for public administration said this on Monday. The state minister added that the technical committee met on Sunday and recommended extending the lockdown by one more week. Regarding the issuance of the notification, the state minister said a summary of the decision will be sent to the Prime Minister's Office today.

A notification in this regard may be issued today after the approval of the Prime Minister.