Cox’s Bazar locked down

Cox's Bazar district has been put under lockdown today to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Confirming the development to The Daily Star, Deputy Commissioner Md Kamal Hossain said the district is under lockdown, starting this afternoon. The lockdown will stay until further notice in this regard.

No one can enter or exit the district from now on, he said.

He warned of taking stern action if anyone violated this order.