Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- All shops, commercial centers and shopping malls across the country, including Dhaka, will remain open on Thursday (Nov 13).

Bangladesh Shop Owners' Association (BSOA) president Nazmul Hasan Mahmud said the decision was taken during a joint meeting of the BSOA and the Standing Committee of the Dhaka Metropolitan Shop Owners' Association on Wednesday.

The announcement came ahead of a planned 'lockdown' declared by the ousted Awami League for Thursday (Nov 13).

14 platoons of BGB deployed in Dhaka, adjoining districts

Meanwhile, a good number of buses and other vehicles in Dhaka and other parts of the country have been set on fire and crude bombs blasted in several areas.

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir...