As the fire at the capital's New Super Market spreads to the third floor of the building, traders are seen desperately trying to get out the goods from the market. Many risked their lives to go inside amid plumes of black smoke billowing from the market. Mainly traders who had their shops on the ground floor and the first floor were able to move their goods and products
Industrial Police has already sent letters to Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) in this regard
Customer turnout at various shopping centres, fashion houses and other retail outlets in Dhaka is gaining momentum ahead of Durga Puja, the biggest annual festival for the Hindu community, with traders saying sales will soon exceed that of the pre-pandemic era.
DHAKA: Vibrant colors burst from baskets full of fresh fruits and vegetables. Nearby, artisans display hand-crafted home appliances and items made from bamboo. The array of produce and craft at the oldest market in central Dhaka connects the Bangladeshi capital with rural areas, stirring a nostalgia for traditional life. The weekly Meradia market has been attracting city