Panic buying has already started in different markets of the capital after the two ministers’ announcement of seven-day lockdown across the country to check the spread of Covid-19. Common people are flocking to the market to buy daily necessities. Some were seen returning home after buying extra products at once.

The crowd in the market started to increase after 2.00pm.

From noon to afternoon on Saturday, three largest markets in the capital–Mohammadpur Town Hall, Hatirpul and Karwan Bazaar saw a huge crowd of shoppers. Most people were buying the necessities like rice, pulses, oil, onion, and potatoes.

Traders said there is usually no such crowd at noon. After hearing the news of the lockdown, the customers are coming to the market to buy the necessary items.

However, some buyers and sellers say on the one hand, the first Saturday of the month, on the other hand, fasting will begin from the next week. Many people are doing the monthly and Ramadan shopping together. So the buyer is a bit more.