Bangladesh is indeed a shoppers' paradise with a rich tradition in handicrafts at throw away prices. While muslin of ancient Dhaka has gone into history, other products such as contemporary paintings, wood works, shital pati (mattress having cooling effect), bamboo decoration pieces, cane and conch shell products, gold and silver ornament, cotton, silk, gold, silver, jute, reed, brassware, traditional dolls and leather goods also receive deep appreciation of the lovers of arts and crafts now and over the past centuries. In addition, Bangladesh is famous for pink pearl.
Pink Pearl
Pink pearls are the best buy in Dhaka. These natural products are unparallel in luster.
Gold & Silver
A wide range of gold and silver ornaments, silver filigree work etc. are considered by many travelers to be unparalleled.
Brass & Copperware
Among the best buys here are brass and copperware trays, wall decorations, vases etc. all are hand made with fine engravings and filigree work. Products made from the hides and skins of animals and reptiles, intricate wood carvings, cane and bamboo products, conch shell, bangles, embroidered quilts, jamdani and silk fabrics can also be bought. These are available in DIT market and a number of exclusive shop in New Elephant Road, Dhaka.
Duty- free Shopping
Duty free sales and display centers run by Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (NTO) are located in Dhaka, Zia International Airport, Mohakhaii and Sylhet Airport.
These shops enjoy the reputation of being well established with a wide range of goods at unbeatable prices. Goods available include wines and spirits, perfumes, cigarettes, hi-fi stereo and audio-visual equipment, Cameras, Watches and a range of household appliances. All purchases must be paid for in foreign currency.
Shopping Centers
Most hotels have their own shopping arcades and there are many handicraft shops in Dhaka and other towns.
Some suggested shopping centers are :
For Handicrafts & Exclusives : Kanak, Vogue, Champak, Joya (Dhaka Sheraton Hotel) Ph: (880-2) 8613391(Extn.8593) Karika, Chandan (DIT Super Market) Ph: (880-2) 504362 Karu Palli, 5 Kawran Bazar, Dhaka-1215 Ph: (880-2) 9115182 Aarong, Adel Plaza,Lalmatia, Mirpur Road, Dhaka. Ph: (880-2) 8111607 Asha , Mirpur Road, Dhaka Probortona, Mirpur Road, Dhaka Mela, Mirpur Road, Dhaka For Brassware's Upahar, New Elephant Road, Dhaka Otobi, New Elephant Road, Dhaka For General Shopping Eastern Plaza-Hatirpul New Elephant Road Karnaphuli garden city DIT Super Market Banga Bazar Market Aziz Super Market Shahbagh Stadium Arcade Shopping Arcade Mouchak Baitul Mukarram Market Polwel Shopping Centre- Naya Paltan New Market Riffle's Square, Dhanmondi Chandni Chawk Market Gulshan Market-1 & 2 • Gaushia Market
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