Dhaka, May 28 -- All jewellery shops across Bangladesh will remain closed for an indefinite period starting Thursday morning in protest against the arrest of Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) Vice-President Riponul Hasan, the association announced on Wednesday.

In a press release, BAJUS stated that Riponul Hasan was arrested by police in a "false and harassing" case.

The organisation has demanded his unconditional release and strongly condemned the arrest.

"As a protest and to press for his immediate and unconditional release, all jewellery establishments across the country, including in Dhaka, will remain closed indefinitely," the statement said.

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