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Shopping
in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is indeed a shoppers' paradise with a
rich tradition in handicrafts at throw away prices.
While muslin of ancient Dhaka has gone into history,
other products such as contemporary paintings, wood
works, shital pati (mattress having cooling effect),
bamboo decoration pieces, cane and conch shell products,
gold and silver ornament, cotton, silk, gold, silver,
jute, reed, brassware, traditional dolls and leather
goods also receive deep appreciation of the lovers
of arts and crafts now and over the past centuries.
In addition, Bangladesh is famous for pink pearl.
Pink Pearl:Pink
pearls are the best buy in Dhaka. These natural
products are unparallel in luster.
Gold & Silver: A wide range of gold and silver ornaments,
silver filigree work etc. are considered by many
travelers to be unparalleled.
Jute & Jute Products: Bangladeshi jute industry produces wide range of jute made products which include various jute bags and jute handicrafts. Bangladesh Jute mills also manufacture and export Jute twine or jute yarn and jute packaging sacks bags and jute hessian cloths for industrial use.
Brass & Copperware: Among the best buys here are brass and copperware
trays, wall decorations, vases etc. all are hand
made with fine engravings and filigree work. Products
made from the hides and skins of animals and reptiles,
intricate wood carvings, cane and bamboo products,
conch shell, bangles, embroidered quilts, jamdani
and silk fabrics can also be bought. These are available
in DIT market and a number of exclusive shop in
New Elephant Road, Dhaka.
Duty- free Shopping: Duty free sales and display centers run by Bangladesh
Parjatan Corporation (NTO) are located in Dhaka,
Zia International Airport, Mohakhaii and Sylhet
Airport.
These shops enjoy the reputation of being well established
with a wide range of goods at unbeatable prices.
Goods available include wines and spirits, perfumes,
cigarettes, hi-fi stereo and audio-visual equipment,
Cameras, Watches and a range of household appliances.
All purchases must be paid for in foreign currency.
Shopping Centers: Most hotels have their own shopping arcades and
there are many handicraft shops in Dhaka and other
towns.
Some suggested shopping
centers are :
For Handicrafts
& Exclusives :
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Kanak,
Vogue, Champak, Joya (Dhaka Sheraton Hotel)
Ph: (880-2) 8613391(Extn.8593) |
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Karika,
Chandan (DIT Super Market) Ph: (880-2) 504362 |
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Karu Palli, 5 Kawran Bazar, Dhaka-1215 Ph: (880-2)
9115182 |
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Aarong,
Adel Plaza,Lalmatia, Mirpur Road, Dhaka. Ph:
(880-2) 8111607 |
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Asha , Mirpur Road, Dhaka |
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Probortona,
Mirpur Road, Dhaka |
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Mela,
Mirpur Road, Dhaka |
For
Brassware's
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Upahar,
New Elephant Road, Dhaka |
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Otobi,
New Elephant Road, Dhaka |
For
General Shopping
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Eastern Plaza-Hatirpul |
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New Elephant Road |
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Karnaphuli garden city |
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DIT Super Market |
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Banga Bazar Market |
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Aziz
Super Market Shahbagh |
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Stadium Arcade |
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Shopping Arcade Mouchak |
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Baitul Mukarram Market |
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Polwel Shopping Centre- Naya Paltan |
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New Market |
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Riffle's Square, Dhanmondi |
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Chandni Chawk Market |
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Gulshan Market-1 & 2 · |
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Gaushia Market |
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Bishal Centre- Magh Bazar |
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