The Shop Business Owners’ Association has announced that all shops and shopping malls will remain closed on February 11 and 12 in view of the elections

The Bangladesh Shop Business Owners’ Association today announced that shops, commercial establishments and shopping malls across the country will remain closed for two days, including February 12, the day of the 13th parliamentary election.

In a press release, the association said the move aims to encourage wider public participation in both the election and the referendum.

Earlier, the government declared February 11, the day before the election, a general holiday, while election day on February 12 is already a public holiday.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has also announced a general holiday on Tuesday, February 10, for workers and employees in various industrial zones, meaning industrial workers will enjoy three consecutive holidays from February 10 to 12.