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Gold jewellery shops to remain closed nationwide on Monday

Published : Sunday, 18 October, 2026 at 7:47 PM

Observer Online Report

All jewellery shops across Bangladesh, including those in Dhaka, will remain closed on Monday (October 19) on the occasion of Sharadiya Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community.

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) announced the decision in a press release signed by its president, Enamul Haque, on Sunday.

According to the press release, all jewellery establishments across the country will remain closed for the entire day on Monday, which marks the Ashtami Puja of Durga Puja.

The nationwide closure is part of the observance of the religious festival.

- MaT

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