Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) mayor Atiqul Islam has said the lockdown will continue in East Razabazar in the capital for more seven days in a bid to check the spread of coronavirus.

He came up with the information while visiting East Razabzar on Tuesday.

Atiqul Islam said the lockdown in East Razabazar has been increased for more seven days as per the instruction of the Directorate General of Health Services.

According to previous order, the lockdown was supposed to end at 12:00am today.