Many people take advantage of the weekly holiday to go shopping or visit tourist attractions with family and friends. However, heading out without checking in advance may lead to inconvenience if the intended markets or attractions are closed. Therefore, before going out on Friday (November 6), it is advisable to know which markets, shops and tourist attractions in the capital will remain closed.

Tourist Attractions Closed on Friday

The Bangladesh Military Museum, located at Bijoy Sarani in the capital, remains closed every Thursday and Friday. On other days of the week, it is open to visitors from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Similarly, the National Museum of Science and Technology in Agargaon remains closed on Thursdays and Fridays due to its weekly holidays. Visitors can explore the museum from Saturday to Wednesday, between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Markets Closed on Friday

Several major markets in Old Dhaka and surrounding areas remain closed on Fridays due to the weekly holiday. These include:

Azimpur Super Market, Gulistan Hawkers Market, Farashganj Timber Market, Shyambazar wholesale shops, Samad Super Market, Rahmania Super Market, Idris Super Market, Dayaganj Bazar, Dhupkhola Field Market, Chawkbazar, Babubazar, Naya Bazar, Kaptan Bazar, Rajdhani Super Market, Dayaganj City Corporation Market, clothing shops in Islampur, Chhota Katra and Bara Katra wholesale markets, Sharif Mansion, Fulbaria Market and Sandra Super Market.

Areas Where Shops Will Remain Closed

Due to business practices and weekly holidays, shops and commercial establishments in several areas of the capital also remain closed on Fridays.

These areas include:

Banglabazar, Patuatuli, Farashganj, Shyambazar, Jurain, Karimullahbagh, Postogola, Shyampur, Mir Hazaribagh, Dolaipar, Tipu Sultan Road, Dhupkhola, Gandaria, Dayaganj, Swamibagh, Dholai Khal, Joykali Mandir, the southwestern part of Jatrabari, Wari, the Ahsan Manzil area, Lalbagh, Kotwali Police Station area, Bangshal, Nawabpur, Sadarghat, Tantibazar, Lakshmibazar, Shankharibazar, Chankharpul and the southern part of Gulistan.

Therefore, anyone planning to go shopping or visit attractions on Friday should take these weekly holidays into account when choosing a destination. This will help avoid unnecessary delays and inconvenience.