BSBOA declares closure of shops on Feb 11-12 for polls

Business Report :

The Bangladesh Shop Business Owners’ Association (BSBOA) on Saturday said it has decided to keep shops, commercial establishments and malls across Bangladesh closed for two days, including February 12, the day of the 13th parliamentary election.
The association said the decision was taken to ensure broader public participation in the polls and the referendum. The government had earlier declared a general holiday on February 11, the day preceding the election, while Election Day itself, February 12, is already observed as a general holiday.
In addition, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has declared a general holiday on Tuesday, February 10, for workers and employees in various industrial zones. As a result, industrial workers will enjoy three consecutive holidays from February 10 to 12.