Sunday, November 17, 2024

Rajshahi silk showrooms draws huge crowd

Silk fabrics, weaved and designed by local artisans, are on tremendous demand in the Eid markets of Rajshahi city, with the moneyed people rushing to the city silk showrooms every day. After a lull in trade and commerce in the city due to a week-long drizzling, shopping in Eid markets has gained momentum as the ... Read more

Eid shopping spree at peak in Chittagong

Shopping spree reached at its peak at the Chittagong city markets and malls on Sunday, one week ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. Shopping centres, including Sanmar Ocean City, New Market, Amin Centre, Afmi Plaza, Mimi Super Market, Akhtaruzzaman Centre, Chittagong Shopping Complex, Lucky Plaza and Bangkok-Singapore Market, were jam-packed with buyers Customers,

Spices too hot at Eid market

Despite a drop of prices in the wholesale spice market, retailers are still charging customers high for items like raisins, cumin, cloves and cardamom. Prices of some spices dropped by as much as Tk 150 a kg a month ago, according to data gathered by The Daily Star. However, visiting Karwan Bazar, Palassy and Moulvibazar, a ... Read more