New Market may reopen today

Traders of the New Market area have declared to reopen shops today.

New Market Business Owners' Association President Dewan Aminul Islam Shaheen came up with the announcement during a press conference on Wednesday.

"We have spoken to the home minister, he will discuss the issue with all and give us a decision, we are hopeful the market will be opened by today," he said.

He also urged Dhaka College students to be considerate of the situation.

Earlier in the day, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said New Market will be reopened after observing the situation which appears to be under control for now.

"We don't have the skill to reply to the difficult questions you ask", Bangladesh Shop Owners Association President Md Helal Uddin said when asked about the tension between the business owners in New Market area and Dhaka College students.