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LALMONIRHAT, March 15, 2026 (BSS) - With Eid-ul-Fitr approaching, tailors in 
the district have become increasingly busy as customers rush to place orders 
for new clothes. 

The demand has created a hectic schedule for tailors, many of whom are 
working day and night to complete orders before the Eid moon is sighted.

A visit to several tailoring shops in the district headquarters revealed a 
noticeable increase in customers, especially among fashion-conscious men and 
women. Young people, in particular, are showing interest in modern and trendy 
designs for the upcoming festival.

Tailors said that due to the surge in orders, sewing machines are running 
continuously from morning until late at night. "There is hardly any time to 
stop," several tailors said, describing the intense workload during the Eid 
season.

According to them, the highest demand during Eid is for Punjabis for boys and 
newly designed dresses for girls. Owners of Rex Tailors in the district town 
and Sushri Tailors in the Barabari area said that the Eid season brings 
significantly more work than the rest of the year, offering them an 
opportunity to earn some additional income.

Director of Sushri Tailors Sumanta Kumar Sen said that the shop charges 
customers between Taka 300 and Taka 370 for sewing a shirt. The charge for 
full pants ranges from Taka 350 to Taka 450, three-pieces Taka 350 to Taka 
600, Punjabi Taka 350 to Taka 520, girls' burqas Taka 350 to Taka 500, and 
blouses and petticoats Taka 450 to Taka 500. However, he said that prices may 
vary slightly from place to place.

Regarding craftsmen's wages, Sen said that workers are paid on a piece-rate 
basis. They receive Taka 110-130 for a shirt, Taka 135-185 for pants, Taka 
110-185 for a three-piece, Taka 140-180 for a Punjabi, Taka 130-150 for a 
blouse-petticoat, and Taka 150-200 for a women's burqa, depending on the 
complexity and location.

Customers visiting tailoring shops also shared their experiences. Ridhika 
Yasmin and Pianka Akhtar, who came to have their clothes made, said that they 
choose fabrics of their preference every Eid and get them stitched by 
tailors. Although tailoring charges have increased slightly compared to 
previous years, they still prefer custom-made clothes, they added.

Another customer, Linkcon Islam, who visited Sushri Tailors to make a 
Punjabi, said that tailor-made clothes allow customers to choose their 
preferred design and ensure a better fit. "Although the cost is a bit higher 
during Eid, the clothes are comfortable and stylish," he said.

Local tailors also mentioned that fabrics such as georgette, katan, silk, 
velvet, net, tasar, and tissue are highly popular this season. Many buyers 
are particularly interested in outfits decorated with lace, chumki, and 
kundan. Meanwhile, cotton fabrics are also selling well due to their comfort.

With Eid approaching fast, tailors across Lalmonirhat expect the rush to 
continue in the coming days as customers hurry to collect their festive 
outfits in time for the celebration.