shopping

The ultimate shopping guide for kids this Eid

Eid-ul-Fitr children’s fashion blends tradition and modernity, featuring crop tops, dhoti pants, jumpsuits, shararas, and panjabis. Accessories and footwear complete festive looks, with popular shopping spots offering stylish yet comfortable outfits perfect for summer celebrations.
24 March 2025, 23:34 PM

The rituals that make Eid celebrations special

Eid blends nostalgia and joy, from chand raat’s excitement to morning prayers, family feasts, and the cherished salami tradition. Despite evolving customs, Eid’s essence — togetherness, generosity, and cultural traditions like Ityadi — remains timeless, uniting generations in heartfelt celebration.
24 March 2025, 11:57 AM

The art and appeal of thrifting

It’s a typical Friday evening in Gausia Market. The narrow alleyways are alive with the voices of vendors calling out prices and shoppers haggling over deals -- piles of clothes sit atop each other.
31 January 2025, 18:00 PM

The awkward reality of lingerie shopping in Dhaka

As women, we have all been there — the ordeal that is lingerie shopping; wrapped in layers of discomfort, embarrassment, and sometimes downright frustration.
26 December 2024, 10:45 AM

Eid shopping remorse over consumerism

In this economy, consumer guilt tends to sour the happy experience that Eid shopping should be.
31 March 2024, 09:37 AM

Navigating Dhaka's Eid shopping scene on a budget

By now, many have already spent a good chunk of their time shopping for friends and families. After all, can you put a price on the smile of your loved ones after gifting them their Eid dress?
28 March 2024, 08:36 AM

Is the Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) still relevant?

This ultimately brings out the question; is the Dhaka International Trade Fair still relevant, or has it become much more than just an annual fair?
29 January 2023, 12:01 PM

Top 5 things about the Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) 2023

Residents of Dhaka and beyond love spending their days at fairs enjoying the sights and sounds. That is why it's no surprise that Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) has become a must-see experience for everyone, being one of the most prominent trade fairs in the country. Bringing together businesses, manufacturers, and entrepreneurs from both inside and outside of the country to highlight their unique offerings. So, without further ado, let us look at the top 5 interesting things about the DITF this year.
29 January 2023, 11:49 AM

5 best shopping destinations in Thailand

Here is a short list of five best shopping destinations to keep in mind while you are in Thailand next time.
25 January 2023, 12:37 PM

Top 6 souvenirs to get from Kathmandu

Kathmandu today has some of the most excellent shopping in Asia, with a plethora of one-of-a-kind items that are both high in quality and value. Most visitors depart the city with far more luggage than they arrived with, ranging from low-cost down coats to buttery-soft pashminas. If you enjoy shopping, plan an additional day to get the things listed below.
7 January 2023, 13:18 PM

Guide to street shopping in Dhaka

Let's be honest, almost all of us have seen the multiple vans and carts (thela garis) filled with various clothes, jewellery and accessories while going about our day and wanted to stop and shop. But truth be told, it does seem kind of intimidating, which is where this guide to street shopping comes in!
10 October 2022, 11:51 AM

Durga Puja shopping essentials

Durga Puja is a time to celebrate, indulge in festivities, and spend time with family and friends. The five-day celebration calls for traditional and delicious food, new dresses and saris and much more. Before the celebrations begin, there is a lot of shopping to be done to prepare the household for the coming days and to indulge in the Puja spirit. Here are some shopping essentials to add to the shopping list.
26 September 2022, 12:01 PM

4 reasons why Chandni Chowk is your most affordable shopping destination in Dhaka

Known to many and visited by most Dhakaites — Chandni Chowk, Gawsia, and New Market — the holy trinity of inexpensive and trendy apparels certainly need no new introduction. Yet, the legendary Chandni Chowk stands out the best as it offers an astounding number of cheap deals and fashionable attires with twists of deshi taste. Although it is not easy to find one’s way around the winding narrow alleys, teeming crowd and never-ending shops in Chandni Chowk, this crammed and busy shopping hub undoubtedly remains the most affordable shopping destination in Dhaka city.
10 August 2022, 14:46 PM

Shopping in traffic: Top 5 things to buy at a traffic signal in Dhaka

Being stuck at a traffic signal is not ideal, but it is a great opportunity to check out the various items being sold by street vendors. From refreshing beverages to the latest novels, there is a multitude of items one can buy while sitting in the annoying Dhaka traffic. Here are the top 5 things to buy while stuck in a traffic signal.
23 June 2022, 09:58 AM

Shops, markets can stay open till 10pm from July 1 to 10

Shopping malls and stores across the country can stay open till 10pm from July 1 to 10 – on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha – the government has decided.
22 June 2022, 11:11 AM

Finding quality mangoes in Dhaka

Summer in Bangladesh is a special time for anyone who likes fruits, especially for the variety of mangoes, jackfruit and all other local sweet fruit varieties. Starting off in May, fruit markets all over Bangladesh are now flooded with mangoes of various types, qualities, and varieties. If you among the lucky who can access mangoes straight from the hubs like Rajshahi, Chapai Nawabganj, and Satkhira, great! But for the rest of us living away from the mango heaven, here is a simple guide to shop for the delicious king of fruits, particularly in the capital.
15 June 2022, 10:49 AM

Essential preparation tips for this year’s Hajj

Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to the holiest city of Makkah, will be in full form this year. Muslims around the world, including Bangladesh, will take this divine journey as part of their religious duty.
28 May 2022, 08:57 AM

What You Must Do Before Going to Hajj

Hajj is one of the main rituals of Islam, and it takes tremendous physical and mental effort, as well as spiritual dedication. Because of the nature of it, like all types of pilgrimage, it can be quite challenging and requires certain preparations too. It's not a matter that can be taken lightly or suddenly decided upon. Hajj demands thorough and meticulous preparation that takes time.
26 May 2022, 10:33 AM

Why I buy casual wear from the men’s section

Men’s casual wear has the upper hand in a few areas over women’s casual fashion.
19 May 2022, 02:00 AM

I have a bitter relationship with Eid shopping. Here’s why.

How people shopping thrilling remains a mystery to me.
2 May 2022, 04:27 AM