Bangladesh capital wears deserted look as strict lockdown begins amid Bengali New Year
Xinhua
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Buses sit idle at a terminal during a lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Dhaka, Bangladesh on April 14, 2021. Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Wednesday wore a completely deserted look as the government enforced a strict lockdown to help curb the spread of the second wave of COVID-19, asking people not to venture out unless they have an emergency. (Photos: Xinhua)
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A policeman checks a man's movement pass during a lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, April 14, 2021. Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Wednesday wore a completely deserted look as the government enforced a strict lockdown to help curb the spread of the second wave of COVID-19, asking people not to venture out unless they have an emergency.
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Aerial photo taken on April 14, 2021 shows empty roads amid a strict lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Wednesday wore a completely deserted look as the government enforced a strict lockdown to help curb the spread of the second wave of COVID-19, asking people not to venture out unless they have an emergency.
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Aerial photo taken on April 14, 2021 shows empty roads amid a strict lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Wednesday wore a completely deserted look as the government enforced a strict lockdown to help curb the spread of the second wave of COVID-19, asking people not to venture out unless they have an emergency.