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Bangladesh imposes strict lockdown

Bangladesh has imposed strict lockdown measures after a spike in coronavirus infections.

Bangladesh has imposed strict lockdown measures after a spike in coronavirus infections. The 成人快手's Nagib Bahar in Dhaka explains the new restrictions. During previous lockdowns the important garment sector was allowed to continue production, but factories have been told they must also close for a fortnight, and we get reaction from Rubana Huq of Mohammadi Group, which makes products including shirts and blouses.
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(Picture: Security personnel enforce lockdown in Dhaka. Picture credit: Getty Images.)

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Fri 23 Jul 2021 21:32GMT

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