Dhaka, May 27 -- State Minister to Public Administration Farhad Hossain said public transport system would be allowed but services will be scaled down throughout the country from May 31 to Jun 15 on condition that the health safety guidance be adhered to amid the coronavirus crisis.

He told bdnews24.com on Wednesday night, "The decision to resume public transport services with a limited number of passengers was added by the prime minister after she gave the green light regarding reopening of offices from May 31 to Jun 15."

"Vehicles can move all over the country since many people do not have private cars and need to travel," he added.

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