Dhaka, June 12 -- Businesses in Bangladesh have fallen into a holiday trap, with economic activity slowing due to supply chain disruptions and bank closures during the extended 10-day Eid-ul-Azha holidays.

Export-import operations through land ports, delivery of goods to retailers and the supply of seasonal fruits -- such as mangoes, jackfruits and litchis -- have all been disrupted during this holiday period.

Although the mango season is now in full swing, the market in Kansat, Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj, known as the country's largest mango hub, has been struggling with sluggish sales amid the long break.

Since the beginning of peak harvesting, the mango market has remained paralysed by the holiday closure. As a result, pric...