The whole world is affected by the epidemic. Public life in a stagnant world. Yet the aspirations of human life do not stop. The first and foremost basic need of human life is food. So Sukanta said, ‘In the state of hunger, the world is prose, the moon is like scorched bread’. Even if the epidemic takes away life, food is needed to survive. Earnings to meet food needs. Earnings are possible only when the means of production and earning continue. Due to the developed world economy, the government can deliver food to the citizens from door to door for a long time. But in a country of poor people like us, the government does not have that ability. As much as there is, the party is corrupt again. Therefore, it is not possible for millions of people in Bangladesh to stay at home indefinitely. People went to the village enthusiastically at first, With the joy of Eid. Back in the middle again – in a solicited or unsolicited call. Overcoming the threat of an epidemic, they came out on the streets. They have protested demanding work and food. Then the message is this – blocked life is not conceivable for them. The concept of ‘sustainable’ is widely accepted in politics, sociology and economics. So even in this catastrophe, the ‘conceivable’ thing has to be kept in mind. We cannot take any rule that denies the inevitable need of our people.<\/p>\n
Nothing charged against the character, mind and way of life of our people will be conceivable. The need for food of our poor people is as intense as their merry-go-round character. You see, they crowd the streets for no reason. They are unaware of the risks to life. Public life in the West is ruined for their reckless lives. And for the existence of our public life. For those who do not have rice in their stomach, the rays of the moon are not very hot. Apart from enjoying and craving the life of the West, it is all alone. Statistics show that the majority of American deaths are due to their free association. However, the reality of life is that if the means of earning and production are not in operation in the West or in the East, life everywhere will be useless.<\/p>\n
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\nThat is why lockdown is being relaxed in different countries before the destruction of Kovid-19 is over. ‘Lockdown’ or house arrest was imposed in the country to prevent the spread of the virus in the Corona epidemic. Now that the situation has improved, countries are going to gradually relax their public life. However, in this case, each country is adopting a different strategy considering their own social and economic situation. Some countries have opened educational institutions. Again, some countries are closing educational institutions with utmost caution. Although all educational institutions are closed in Bangladesh, the so-called elite institutions have gradually started taking ‘online’ classes. In this case, students studying in rural and government institutions are being harmed.<\/p>\n
The patterns and strategies of caution in relaxation vary in different countries. Wearing a face mask is mandatory somewhere. Again somewhere or voluntarily. Observers believe that some of the protective measures in this case have been conducted in the interest of commerce. The business of masks has suddenly come to a standstill in Bangladesh. The Prime Minister first said there was no need to wear a mask. Later only the concerned person i.e. the patient and its necessity in the medical field were recognized. But now wearing a mask has become a fashion. The world is going back to normal. In Sweden children can play football but in Spain they are only allowed out on Sundays. The state of Georgia in the United States has given permission to open gymnasiums, saloons and bowling clubs.<\/p>\n
However, the country’s hospitals are still in a state of emergency due to the virus. In France, the issue of taking children out is left to the family. Note that the lockdown was issued in the whole of France from March 16. It has been announced that it will start relaxing from May 11. Belgium has announced plans to lift the lockdown, which began on March 11. The Prime Minister said all shops will be open from May 11. The school will open next week. Cafes and restaurants will be closed until June 6. You have to wear a mask while traveling on public transport. Restrictions have already been relaxed in various parts of Italy as infections begin to decline. A limited number of shops have been open since April 14. In addition, permission has been given to start the work of making computers and documents.<\/p>\n
Now the country is going through the second phase of lockdown relaxation. The Czech Republic has lifted the ban on free travel. Small shops have already opened in Germany. There is talk of anti-virus measures when entering the store. Zoos have been opened in some provinces. Ban on worship has been lifted across the country. Students will be able to go to school in the interest of exam preparation. The rest of the educational institutions will open in May. The holy month of Ramadan has begun in the midst of the Muslim coronavirus epidemic. Lockdowns have been relaxed almost everywhere in the affected Muslim world for the convenience of worship. Curfews have been relaxed in all parts of Saudi Arabia except Mecca and its environs. The Saudi news agency reported that the situation in Makkah Sharif remained the same 24 hours a day. But in other parts of the country, the curfew will be relaxed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time until May 13. At the royal The order opened retail and wholesale shops and various shopping malls. Apart from this, permission has also been given to start some economic and commercial activities.<\/p>\n
However, in places like saloons and cinema halls where it is not possible to follow the instructions of physical distance, they will remain closed as before. The ban on not gathering more than five people is also in force. In addition, some restrictions have been imposed. The lockdown has been relaxed in Pakistan due to Ramadan and in the interest of keeping the country’s economy afloat. Although a lockdown has been given till May 9, some industrial establishments and commercial activities have been allowed to start following the precautionary instructions. At the same time, Pakistan has taken balanced measures to isolate the affected people and keep the economy afloat. India has also relaxed the nationwide lockdown. The convenience store was out of lockdown from the start.<\/p>\n
Now the ban has been lifted on some more shops. According to the new directive, livelihood executive shops like saloons and tailor shops can be opened. However, shopping malls, cinemas, theaters, gyms and liquor stores cannot be opened. These institutions have to be run with 50 percent staff. Physical distance must be maintained. The shop owner and staff must each wear a mask and gloves. In addition to essential goods, shops can be opened in urban areas, if they are in residential areas. India thinks, Corona attacks will be uninterrupted from mid-May. Then the ban will be further relaxed. However, the lockdown will not be complete. Restrictions will remain in place until complete healing. It was mentioned that these experiences and examples will come in handy. Despite the risks and uncertainties, Bangladesh is also moving towards relaxation, keeping in view the domestic needs in terms of global realities. All kinds of economic activities have been closed for almost a month. As a result, life has become unusable.<\/p>\n
In the case of Bangladesh, this stagnation is no longer conceivable. In this situation, the government has decided to start limited economic and administrative activities in compliance with the health rules. In view of the green signal from the higher level policy makers of the government, the concerned individuals and institutions have started taking favorable decisions. The government has introduced 16 ministries in a limited way. The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI), a top business body, has already taken such a decision. They expressed their opinion to open the economy in phases in compliance with the hygiene rules. They talked about ‘How Do We Responsibly Open Logistics, Retail, Agriculture and Manufacturing Sectors Minimizing Covid-19 Health Care Risks? ‘ People from different walks of life in the media participate in this meeting which is representative of all levels of society. Representatives of all the sectors participating in the discussion highlighted the economic losses of their respective sectors. Business leaders at district and regional levels participated in the discussions through digital. They said there was a shortage of goods in the domestic market due to the closure of port activities. It was reported that a daily loss of Tk 500 crore was being incurred due to the closure of public transport.<\/p>\n
The people present at the meeting made various recommendations on post-relaxation measures. These recommendations include ensuring area-based medical care, having corona tests in 64 districts, bringing the private sector forward, relaxing incentive conditions, and emphasizing the use of rail and waterways. Daily Star editor Mahfuz Anam suggested creating a sector-based health protocol. Prothom Alo editor Matiur Rahman warned about the risk of corona infection in labor-intensive areas and highlighted the media risks. Note that Before the formal decision of the meeting, 500 readymade garment factories in and around Dhaka have been opened. Thousands of workers in these factories have joined their workplaces. The government had announced a lockdown until May 5. But before the government’s announcement, the factory was probably opened in a silent decision. Experts believe that the amount of risk has increased a lot. Besides, it has been decided to open hotels and restaurants in the name of Ramadan. However, the educational institution will remain closed till September. Educationists are of the opinion that this decision will bring disaster in the field of education.<\/p>\n
The argument to disagree with the decision to gradually open up the economy is not very strong in the context of Bangladesh. Ignoring the government in order to survive, people used to leave their homes. But anarchy and chaos are not desirable. Therefore, in order to reduce the risk, the supervision system in factories and offices should be strengthened according to the opinion of public health experts. In all cases an integrated and balanced decision must be taken. The main problem is in planning and management. So the government has to take a decision on the basis of national consensus. People need to remember that death is an inevitable fact. There is no point in dying a hundred times before the actual death like a coward. Helen Killer, an American writer and political activist, said, “Our achievements alone are small, but together we can achieve great things.” Yes
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