Dhaka, May 29 -- The national technical advisory committee to fight the outbreak sounded the alarm in a meeting, it said in a statement on Thursday.

The government has decided to reopen offices and the public transport system on a limited scale. Bangladesh has been hunkered down for two months.

Citing experiences of other countries, the committee expressed fear of a rise in the disease if normal life is restored before the rate of infection comes down to a 'certain level'.

A rapid rise in coronavirus cases will create heavy pressure on the health care system, it added.

The committee also suggested leaving hydroxychloroquine out of the guidelines on treatment for COVID-19.

The World Health Organization had warned of the risks of using...