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Dhaka is the world’s dense city and the capital city of Bangladesh. In the midst of large buildings, there are countless shopping markets, shopping centres and malls. As a result, you will find yourself in great traffic congestion. Therefore, to reduce traffic jams, BD Govt has disintegrated Dhaka into many zones. According to the zones, there is some difference in closing days of the markets. In the following content, you are going to have almost all the closing days of Dhaka markets.
Thousands of people rely on Dhaka City for their livelihood. Thousands of people live here. Therefore, the traffic is extremely heavy here. To alleviate the situation, the government has decided to shut down the market once a week. There are seven zones in Dhaka city you have to explore. Each zone has a certain closing day.
Market Closing Days in Dhaka:
Dhaka is a city that never sleeps. If one section of the city is closed, the other part of the city remains open. Certain days are designated as “off” by the government in order to keep the city calm. Depending on where you are in the world, these days are off. There are seven different zones. The shutdown of the zones linked with shopping centres will be discussed in further detail later on in this article.
Zone 1 |
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List of Shopping Mall & Markets | Full-Day Closed |
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Chawk Bazar Shahi Masjid Road |
Chawk Bazaar | Friday | Saturday | |
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Babu Bazar Bridge |
Babu Bazaar | Friday |
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Gulistan |
Gulistan Hawkers Market (South) | Friday |
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| Khaja Mainuddun Chisti Road | Alam Supermarket | Friday |
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Shahid Faroque Road |
Samad Supermarket | Friday | Saturday | |
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Shahid Faroque Road |
Idris Supermarket | Friday |
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Doyagonj New Road |
Doyagonj Bazaar | Friday |
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Babu Bazar Bridge |
Naya Bazaar | Friday |
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| Phulbari | Phulbari Market | Friday |
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Islampur |
Clothes stores in Islampur | Friday |
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Bangla Bazar |
Book markets in Bangla Bazar | Friday | Saturday | |
Zone 2 |
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List of Shopping Mall & Markets | Full-Day Closed |
Half-Day Closed |
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Malibagh |
Malibagh Supermarket | Sunday | Monday | |
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Palash Nagar |
Mollah Tower | Sunday | Monday | |
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Kunia |
Al-Amin Supermarket | Sunday |
Monday |
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| Tikatuki | Kamal Stadium market | Sunday |
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| Banasree | Meradia Bazar | Sunday |
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Rampura |
Rampura Supermarket | Sunday | Monday | |
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Shonirakhra |
Mitali and Friends Supermarket | Sunday |
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Jatra bari |
Dhaka Shopping centre | Sunday |
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Zone 3 |
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List of Shopping Mall & Markets | Full-Day Closed | Half-Day Closed | |
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West Malibagh |
Mouchak Market | Thursday | Friday | |
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Shantinagar |
Concord Twin Towers | Thursday | Friday | |
| Shanti Nagar Road | Eastern Plus | Thursday |
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| VIP Road | Jonaki Supermarket | Thursday |
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| Gulistan | Gulistan complex | Thursday |
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Topkhana |
Baitul Mukarram Market | Thursday | Friday | |
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Moghbazar |
Century Market | Thursday | Friday | |
| West Malibagh | Anarkali Market | Thursday |
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| Shahid Sangbadik Selina Parvin Road | Bishal centre | Thursday |
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Paltan |
Paltan Supermarket | Thursday | Friday | |
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Bangabandhu Avenue |
Stadium market-1 | Thursday | Friday | |
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VIP Road |
Gazi Bhaban | Thursday |
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| Bangabandhu Avenue | Stadium market- 2 | Thursday |
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| VIP Road | Polwel Supermarket | Thursday |
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Ramna |
Ramna Bhaban | Thursday | Friday | |
| Shahbagh | Aziz Cooperative Market | Thursday |
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Zone 4 |
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Locations |
List of Shopping Mall & Markets | Full-Day Closed |
Half-Day Closed |
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Newmarket Road |
Gausia Market | Tuesday | Wednesday | |
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Dhanmondi |
Hawkers Market | Tuesday | Wednesday | |
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Tejturi Bazar |
Bashundhara City Shopping Hall | Tuesday |
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| Shukrabad | Prince plaza | Tuesday |
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| Dhanmondi | Shimanto Square | Tuesday |
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Karwan Bazar Road |
Karwan Bazar | Tuesday | Wednesday | |
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Mirpur |
Chandni Chowk Market | Tuesday | Wednesday | |
| Mirpur | New Market | Tuesday |
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| Chaak Bazar Shahi Masjid Road | Noorjahan Market | Tuesday |
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Dhanmondi |
ARA Shopping Centre | Tuesday | Wednesday | |
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Dhanmondi |
Orchard Point | Tuesday | Wednesday | |
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Mirpur |
Metro Shopping mall | Tuesday | Wednesday | |
| New Supermarket Road | New Supermarket | Tuesday |
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| Satmasjid Road | Anam Rangs Plaza | Tuesday |
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| Dhanmondi | Rapa Plaza | Tuesday |
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Dhanmondi |
Orchid Plaza | Tuesday | Wednesday | |
| Green Road | Green Super Market | Tuesday |
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Zone 5 |
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List of Shopping Mall & Markets | Full-Day Closed | Half-Day Closed | |
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Mohammadpur |
Krishi Market | Thursday | Friday | |
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Lalmatia |
Aarong | Thursday |
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| Tejgaon | BRTC Market | Thursday |
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| Mirpur | Mirpur stadium market | Thursday |
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Mohammadpur |
Mohammadpur Town Hall Market | Thursday | Friday | |
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Shyamoli |
Shyamoli Hall Market | Thursday | Friday | |
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Mirpur |
MuktiJoddha Supermarket | Thursday |
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| Mirpur | Shah Ali Supermarket | Thursday |
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| Mirpur | Mukto Bangla Shopping Complex | Thursday |
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Zone 6 |
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List of Shopping Mall & Markets | Full-Day Closed | Half-Day Closed | |
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Agargaon |
BCS Computer City | Sunday | Monday | |
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Pallabi |
Pallabi shopping complex | Sunday |
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| Mirpur | Mirpur Benaroshi Palli | Sunday |
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| Gulshan | DCC Market in Gulshan -1, 2 | Sunday |
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Purabi |
Purabi Supermarket | Sunday | Monday | |
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Banani |
Banani Supermarket | Sunday |
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| Kachukhet Road | Tamanna Complex | Sunday |
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Zone 7 |
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List of Shopping Mall & Markets | Full-Day Closed | Half-Day Closed | |
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Kuril |
Jamuna Future Park | Wednesday | Thursday | |
| Asulia | Rajdhani Supermarket | Wednesday |
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| Sonargaon Janapath | North Tower | Wednesday |
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[NB: The Bold Ones stand for the most important shopping malls or shopping centres in Dhaka.]
The Details of Seven Zones of Dhaka City
In the following content, you are going to have the full information of the seven zones as per Govt’s division.
The Closing Days of Dhaka City for Zone One
Zone 1 is located in the southern part of the Dhaka metropolis. Bangla Bazar, Bangsal, Dholaikhal, Gandaria, Gulistan, Jatrabari, and wari are the districts that make up Zone One. Patuatuli, Shyambazar, Ahsan Manzil, Lalbagh, Nawabpur, Chankharpur, and Tipu sultan road are some of the neighbourhoods surrounding it.
In order to accommodate this, all markets and shopping malls in these locations will be closed on Friday. As a result, the markets will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the remaining days. Aside from that, the markets are closed for a portion of the day on Saturday. As a result, they will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a half-day on Saturday.
Market Closed in Dhaka City for Zone Two
Zone 2 includes the towns of Rampura, Banashree, Khilgaon, and Goran. Malibagh, Bashabo, Madertek, Mugda, Manda, and Sabuj Ganj are also included in this group. Additionally, the east side of Kamalpur, Manik Nagar, Dhalpur, and Saidapur are all included in the area. Also included in zone 2 are the sides of Jatrabari and Demra, as well as the sides of Sahnir Akhar and Rayerbagh, as well as the sides of Shankarpur and Dania.
On Sundays, this area is completely closed. As a result, all operations will come to an end. On the other hand, the markets will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday. Monday is therefore regarded as a half-day.
Shopping Malls Off-Days in Dhaka City for Zone Three
Zone 3 is mostly known for Dhaka University, Viqarunnisa noon School & College (Main Branch), and Eden College, to name a few notable institutions. Additionally, Eskaton, Moghbazar, Shantinagar, Fakirapul, Paltan, Bailey Road, Sidhheswari, Shaheed Bagh, Shantibagh, Motijheel, Tikatuli, Malibagh, Shahjahanpur, Gopibagh, and Arambagh are included in the coverage region of this page.
In addition, Shegunbagicha, Topkhana Road, the Press Club, Kakrail, Bijoynagar, and the High Court Bazaar are all located within this zone of interest. This zone also includes the north side of Ramna Park, Gulistan, and Suhrawardy Udyan, among other places. Not to mention that Shishu Park is also located in Zone 3. It, if you’re planning on taking the kids to the park, make sure it’s a good day to do so.
Zone 3 will be completely closed on Thursday. On Friday, the facility is only open for a half day.
Weekly Off Days for Zone Four in Dhaka City
Zone 4 covers the areas of Kathalbagan, Karwan Bazar, Hatirpul, Manik Mia Avenue, Rajabazar, Indira Road, Tejturi Bazar, and Farm Gate. Zone 4 also includes Kathalbagan and Karwan Bazar. Also included are the towns of Tejagaon, Elephant Road, Jigatala, Nilkhet, Kataban, Peelkhana, Kalabagan, Dhanmondi, Hazaribagh, and Pilkhana, as well as a stretch of Elephant Road. Also, don’t forget to include a section of Lalmatia in your itinerary.
There are a large number of supermarkets and markets in this area. As a result, both locals and visitors are constantly drawn to this location. Whether it’s for holiday shopping or a wedding, You’ll always be able to find what you’re looking for. Additionally, negotiation is seen as a skill in this field.
Advice to our bargain hunters or experts, you must practice your bargaining skills before coming to this location. This market is closed on Tuesday and is only open for a half-day on Wednesday, according to the schedule.
Shopping Centers Closed in Dhaka for Zone Five
Zone 5 is the next one on the list. Among the neighbourhoods included in this area are Adabor, Asad Gate, Shyamali (in the city of Mirpur), Mohammadpur, Gabtoli, Kalyanpur (in the city of Kalyanpur), and Lalmatia. In addition, the Dhaka Zoo is located within this zone. As a result, it serves as a point of interest for onlookers.
This zone will be closed for two days. A half-day is defined as one day, which is Friday. In addition, Thursday is a full-day event.
Zone Six and the Closing Days in Dhaka City
The area covered by Zone 6 includes Agargaon cantonment, Kazipara, Mirpur 10-14, Ibrahimpur, Kachukhet, Kafrul, Mohakhali, Dohs, Taltola, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Shewrapara, Kakoli, Tejgaon old airport area, Tejgaon industrial area, and Mohakhali. Zone 6 also includes the areas covered by Zones 1 and 2.
A bus terminal for intercity travel is located in this area. As a result, this is the focal point of the commute. Saturday and Sunday are off, while Monday is a half-day for the markets in this neighbourhood.
Market Off-Days for Zone Seven in Dhaka City
Zone 7 is well-known for having a plethora of retail outlets. Badda-Madhya, Uttar, Ashkona, Satarkul, Shahzadpur, Jagannathpur, Bashundhara, Kuril, Nikunja 1, 2, Khilkhet, Dokkhinkhan, and Joar Sahara are the provinces that make up this region.
This zone also includes the area on the south side of the Tongi bridge and the road leading to the airport. There is a closure day for this zone, much as all the others. Wednesday is a completely free day. Thursday, on the other hand, is a half-day.
Let’s Check Out Closing Days Before Coming to Dhaka City
On a weekday, different markets of Dhaka city close on different days. So, before you go shopping, check the closed days. We don’t want your hard-earned time wasted. We wish you well with your time. So, this was everything about Dhaka Market Off Day.