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DHAKA, March 15, 2026 (BSS) - Eid shopping has gathered significant momentum 
in the capital as thousands of residents and visitors throng major shopping 
malls and traditional markets to purchase clothes, shoes, and accessories 
ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.

Major destinations, including Bashundhara City Shopping Complex, Jamuna 
Future Park, and Dhaka New Market are witnessing heavy crowds of buyers 
throughout the day and late into the night.

Traders report that sales have increased substantially as the festival 
approaches, with clothing outlets, footwear stores, and cosmetics shops 
experiencing brisk business.

A visit to several shopping centers revealed that popular brand shops selling 
punjabis, sarees, three-piece suits, and children's dresses are particularly 
busy. 

Due to the prevailing hot weather, cotton outfits and three-piece dresses are 
among the top-selling items this year. 

Many shoppers, such as private executive Kayum Chowdhury, expressed a 
preference for large malls and branded outlets because they offer better 
quality and fixed prices, eliminating the need for bargaining.

Retailers at Jamuna Future Park noted that since the middle of Ramadan, 
crowds have grown daily. 

Families are increasingly treating Eid shopping as a family outing, often 
purchasing clothes for all members in a single visit. 

Young shoppers are showing a keen interest in trendy punjabis, shirts, and 
casual wear.

The appeal of Dhaka's shopping hubs extends beyond city dwellers. People from 
adjacent districts such as Narayanganj and Gazipur and even farther areas 
like Cumilla, Feni and Mymensingh are traveling to the capital to buy world-
class brand dresses.

Shopping malls have been adorned with colourful decorative lighting, creating 
a festive atmosphere that attracts fashion aficionados until midnight.

According to store managers at brands like SAILOR, the evening hours after 
iftar are the busiest, with malls remaining crowded until late at night. 

Sales executives from prominent brands such as Aarong, Ecstasy, Yellow, and 
others are working tirelessly to manage the rush.

According to a sales executive of ILLIYEEN Multi-Brand Store, many shoppers 
prefer malls because of the variety and comfortable environment.

"Customers like shopping here because they can find many brands under one 
roof. We hope sales will peak in the last few days before Eid," he added.

A sales executive at YELLOW in Bashundhara City Shopping Complex said 
families are coming together to shop for Eid. "Most customers are buying 
clothes for the whole family in one visit. Young people are especially 
interested in trendy punjabis, shirts and casual wear for Eid celebrations," 
he added.

Traders and shoppers have expressed satisfaction with the improved law and 
order situation and the uninterrupted power supply during the Ramadan period.

Members of law enforcement are actively deployed in front of malls to ensure 
public safety, with security being closely monitored through information and 
service center booths.