Bangladesh imposes strict lockdown

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Bangladesh has imposed strict lockdown measures after a spike in coronavirus infections. The BBC's Nagib Bahar in Dhaka explains the new restrictions. During previous lockdowns the important garment sector was allowed to continue production, but factories have been told they must also close for a fortnight, and we get reaction from Rubana Huq of Mohammadi Group, which makes products including shirts and blouses. Coffee prices have hit a seven year high following severe frosts in Brazil. Kona Haque from global commodities merchant, ED&F Man, explains Also in the programme, we hear from Segun Lawson, chief executive of Thor Explorations, who tells us about the process of setting up Africa's first industrial-scale gold mine. Plus, we find out why Crocs shoes are proving more popular than ever from Teo van den Broeke, GQ magazine's style and grooming director. (Picture: Security personnel enforce lockdown in Dhaka. Picture credit: Getty Images.)