Chawkbazar

Chawkbazar

A whole roasted mutton kebab displayed at a shop in Chawkbazar. Photo: Shatabdika Urmi/TBS

Chawkbazar comes alive on first day of Ramadan

The narrow lanes in front of the historic Shahi Mosque Chawkbazar were packed with buyers as families and groups of friends gathered to shop for iftar items or break their fast on the spot.

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Fire at Chawkbazar brought under control in 2 hours

Shahi International, a wholesale cube shop in Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar, boasts a collection of over 50 categories of Rubik’s cubes, making it a haven for puzzle enthusiasts. From the classic 3x3 to the intricate Megaminx and gear cubes, Shahi offers a wide variety to challenge and entertain, with prices ranging from Tk80 to nearly Tk4,000. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Asma Sultana Prova

Twist, turn, solve: Meet Rubik's Cube heaven in Chawkbazar

The famous iftar lane of Chawkbazar: Running more on legacy than taste

The famous iftar lane of Chawkbazar: Running more on legacy than taste

On left, firefighters using ladder to get close to the fire and bring it under control. On right, a specialised unit entering the building with oxygen cylinders to fully douse the flame. Photos: Zia Chowdhury

Chawkbazar fire under control

Every year, without fail, Old Dhaka's Chawkbazar iftar market offers a huge display of iftar items galore for your table spread. Photo: Nayem Ali

Jilapi, Rooh Afza, bhaja-pora: Ramadan treats Chawkbazar never fails to serve

As traders in Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar iftar market gear up for the first day of Ramadan, they fear they might witness lower sales due to prices being higher than the previous year. Photo: Foisal Ahmed

Prices up, sizes down: Shrinkflation hits Dhaka's iftar markets

Photo: Nayem Ali

Festive Chawkbazar on Shab-e-Barat

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Man dies from electrocution in Dhaka's Chawkbazar

Fire in Chawkbazar ceramic warehouse under control

Fire in Chawkbazar ceramic warehouse under control

Fire tragedy of Chawkbazar 2022

Fire tragedy of Chawkbazar 2022

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Restaurant burned down in Chawkbazar had no trade license: Mayor

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500 warehouses, factories in Chawkbazar to be relocated by Dec