Dhaka, May 30 -- Three of the complex's four gates will be opened to the public with several restrictions aimed at maintaining social distancing and other health protocols for the safety of customers, said Aminul Islam Shaheen, the president of New Market Shop Owners' Association.

Other shops in the area, including Chandni Chawk and Chandrima Super Market, are set to reopen this week, according to traders.

New Market had closed its doors to the public a few days before the start of the nationwide lockdown on Mar 26.

Although the market authorities were given the green light to reopen in early May for Eid-ul-Fitr, traders decided to keep the shutters down fearing a further spread of the coronavirus infection.

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