The Information Ministry has given permission to all concerned to screen films in the country’s cinema halls from Oct 16.
The ministry today issued a circular permitting all concerned authorities to open the cinema halls keeping at least half of the number of seats in the cinema halls vacant, ensuring proper hygiene and social distancing during the prevailing Covid-19 situation, said an official handout.
Earlier, Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud told a delegation of filmdom that he would discussthe issue of opening the cinema halls with the Prime Minister.