Transport fares were raised by 60 percent in order to offset the losses faced by transport services due to the reduced passenger capacity. However, citizens have complained about being charged more than the stipulated 60 percent higher fares and transport operators defying the hygiene rules. Reluctance to follow the hygiene rules is contributing to the surge in the number of coronavirus cases in the country, according to Quader. People have been urged to follow the safe distancing and hygiene rules during the lockdown and even after it was lifted,” he said. “Unfortunately, some people are reluctant to follow the hygiene rules, causing the infection to spread further.

Source: bd News24 June 03, 2020 11:48 UTC