Dhaka, March 15 -- A Supreme Court (SC) lawyer has sent a legal notice to Aarong, seeking an end to the practice of charging customers extra for shopping bags, describing the act as "illegal" and "deceptive".

Saddam Hossain Abhi sent the notice via registered post on Sunday, also naming the commerce secretary and the director general of the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) as respondents.

The notice warns that if necessary measures are not taken within 15 days, a writ petition will be filed with the High Court in the public interest.

The legal notice claims that since Sep 1, 2025, the prominent lifestyle brand has been charging additional fees for shopping bags, a move that contradicts existing consumer protec...