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Bangladesh

Market shopping in Bangladesh

  1. A

    Banga Bazar

    Dhaka is a fantastic place for purchasing cheap ready-made garments, all of which are produced locally for export. If you’re ready to haggle, then head for Banga Bazar, a block west of Gulistan bus ­station. Although some of the clothes are seconds, with small flaws, most are over-runs. Banga Bazar is usually closed on Friday, but always check.

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  2. B

    New Market

    The city’s largest market is New Market. You can find almost anything here including maps, material, saris and household items. It’s a great place to get kitted up in local gear. You can find pre-made salwar kameez (a long dress-like tunic worn by women over baggy trousers) for as low as Tk 200.

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  3. C

    Bangsal Rd

    Bangsal Rd, in Old Dhaka's Bangsal, is the place to buy rickshaw parts. For rickshaw art try further along Bangsal Rd in Nazira Bazar, or Bangla Duair Lane. The art is painted on strips of tin and vinyl, and will fit in most suitcases. Prices are around Tk 50, sometimes more if it's special. Bargaining is required, of course.

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  4. D

    Chandni Chowk Bazar

    Chandni Chowk Bazar, east across the street from New Market, is best place for local fabrics. It's also closed on Monday afternoon and all day Tuesday.

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  5. market

    The dirty central market is a fun place to explore and is alive with the sights, sounds and smells of southern Asia.

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  6. Tribal Bazar

    There is a tribal bazar, where trading is conducted in Marma rather than Bengali.

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