Dhaka, June 8 -- The Ministry of Railways has urged all train passengers returning from their Eid-ul-Azha holidays to wear masks and follow health restrictions.

The request from the ministry came as cases of COVID-19 have crept up once again.

"In light of the recent increase in cases of the COVID-19 infection, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has requested everyone to wear masks in crowded areas. The elderly and the sick have been advised to avoid such places in particular," the notice said.

As such, the Ministry of Railways has requested all passengers to wear masks on the return journey for Eid.

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