Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's concern over environmental protection and ensuring cleanliness has led to the closure of an open market in the city.

The "morning market" at the Green Road Government Staff Quarters in Dhaka has been shut indefinitely amid reports that the prime minister may visit the area again.

The Green Road Estate Government Employees' Community Centre announced the decision, citing the need to "keep the residential area clean and prevent dengue".

In a notice issued on Sunday, the organisation said: "In light of the prime minister's recent directives on environmental protection and improving cleanliness, the 'morning market' adjacent to playground No. 2 of the Green Road Government Staff Quarters ha...