Desk Report (RMG Times)  In the midst of this uncertain condition due to Corona Pandemic, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSSC) Mayor Sayeed Khokon on Saturday called upon the Commerce Minister to consider shutdown of garments factories to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

He made the request after getting a number of phone calls from citizens who expressed concerns over the returning of garments workers to the capital in this risky situation which may worse with the passing of days.

Meanwhile thousands of RMG workers started returning to Dhaka as the government announced first phase 10-day general holidays ended Saturday.

Though the government extended the holidays till April 11, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) is yet to decide on extending the holidays for the sector.