Dhaka's 3 markets, shops in Elephant road to reopen from tomorrow

The authorities of Old Dhaka's Islampur Market, Dhanmandi's Rapa Plaza, Dhaka New Super Market and shops in the Elephant road areas in Dhaka city have decided to reopen the markets from tomorrow.

Helal Uddin, president of Bangladesh Shop Owners' Association, has confirmed the matter to The Business Standard on Saturday evening.

The authorities of Bashundhara City Shopping Complex, Jamuna Future Park, Dhaka's busiest New Market, Mouchak and Anarkoli markets have decided not to reopen their markets before Eid amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Shop owners associations and market leaders of Cox's Bazar, Chattogram and Mymensingh cities have also decided not to reopen shops and shopping malls ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr considering the risk of Covid-19 spread.