The Dhaka Times Desk The joy of returning home on Eid is different. But if that joy turns into pain, think about what will happen. If you are going to spend Eid with your old parents, if they are in any danger because of you?
At this time of Corona, the risk of the elderly is very high. Yet we are going home for Eid with the elderly who are most at risk right now.
On the Shimulia-Banglabazar route, the ferry leaves from the Shimulia ghat of Munshiganj's Louhjong upazila and is packed with thousands of people. At least 3,000 passengers crossed the South Bengal home with an ambulance in one ferry.
Also, at least 12/13 ferries with goods laden vehicles have crossed in the last few days. It is known that thousands of passengers have crossed the Padma overnight in those ferries with cargo vehicles.
Although ferries, launches and speedboats have been suspended, the flow of domestic passengers from South Bengal continues at Shimulia Ghat. Even with the deployment of BGB, it seems that the influx of people cannot be controlled. Meanwhile, the situation is the same on the Aricha Daulatdia route. Those who may need it most may go home. But it has been seen that many people are going home to spend Eid with their parents with their entire families. The second wave of corona is slightly less, but the risk of corona has increased manifold.
We Bengalis are always ahead in tradition and culture. Our family ties are also very strong. But at this time of Corona, we could at least think about ourselves and our elderly family members. Then, as I would benefit myself, the country and the nation would also benefit.
It is quite a different matter that people leave the house for simple bread and sustenance. But at this time, it is necessary to think about how crazy it is to risk life in the mood of Eid. The joy of celebrating Eid with family may fade because of Corona. Let the joy of Eid not turn into sadness. That made us all think more.
There is still some time, for those who haven't gone yet, think about it once and take your decision wisely. Think twice and then decide that no one from your parents or neighborhood should pay for you.
Things to do to prevent Corona virus
# stay at home all the time.
# Follow the rules and use mask when going out for emergency.
# three-layer surgical mask can be washed if desired.
# wash clothes after coming home from outside. Or hang it without shaking for at least four hours.
# Wash hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds) with soap or liquid before coming outside.
# plastic PPE or eyes, face, head must be washed thoroughly with detergent and dried after one use.
# Wear PPE made of cloth or clean as described.
# Use a head cap that completely covers the hair.
# Those who have sneeze cough should follow all the rules promulgated by the government. Also, wash hands as directed before and after handling food items, keys, switches, mice, remote controls, mobiles, watches, computer desks, TVs, etc. and after using the bathroom. Those who have dry hands use Moisture after washing their hands. Soap or hand liquid can be used. Why can this virus remain in the crackle (cracked part) of dry hands? Avoid using highly alkaline soaps or detergents.
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