Chawkbazar

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
Features

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

A decade ago, Rubik’s cubes weren’t a big craze in Dhaka, and finding a high-quality cube was a challenge for enthusiasts. Today, however, cubing has become an exciting hobby for the youth.

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

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
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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
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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
Markets

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

Photo: Nayem Ali
In Focus

Festive Chawkbazar on Shab-e-Barat

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Bangladesh

Man dies from electrocution in Dhaka's Chawkbazar

Fire in Chawkbazar ceramic warehouse under control
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Fire in Chawkbazar ceramic warehouse under control

Fire tragedy of Chawkbazar 2022
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Fire tragedy of Chawkbazar 2022

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Bangladesh

Restaurant burned down in Chawkbazar had no trade license: Mayor

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Bangladesh

500 warehouses, factories in Chawkbazar to be relocated by Dec

Chawkbazar restaurant owner remanded over 6 deaths, families wait at morgue
Bangladesh

Chawkbazar restaurant owner remanded over 6 deaths, families wait at morgue

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Bangladesh

Govt announces compensation for Chawkbazar fire victims