{"id":4187,"date":"2026-10-11T19:14:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T19:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhakastatement.com\/?p=4187"},"modified":"2026-10-11T19:14:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T19:14:00","slug":"old-dhaka-markets-bustle-with-shoppers-ahead-of-durga-puja","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dhakastatement.com\/?p=4187","title":{"rendered":"Old Dhaka markets bustle with shoppers ahead of Durga Puja"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"news-article-text-block text-patter-edit ref-link\">\n<p>The historic Shankharibazar and Tantibazar areas of Old Dhaka are witnessing a surge in shopping and festive preparations ahead of Durga Puja, with buyers and sellers busy arranging everything needed for the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4189\" src=\"https:\/\/dhakastatement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/6097357.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1279\" height=\"672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dhakastatement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/6097357.webp 1279w, https:\/\/dhakastatement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/6097357-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/dhakastatement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/6097357-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dhakastatement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/6097357-768x404.webp 768w, https:\/\/dhakastatement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/6097357-1170x615.webp 1170w, https:\/\/dhakastatement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/6097357-585x307.webp 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" \/>From new clothes and traditional conch-shell bangles to vermilion, puja accessories and drums, shoppers are visiting the bustling markets to collect essentials for the celebrations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"news-details-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cosmosgroup.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/news\/details\/6358768.webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 480px, \n         (max-width: 992px) 768px, \n         1200px\" srcset=\"\n    https:\/\/cosmosgroup.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/news\/details\/6358768.webp 480w, \n    https:\/\/cosmosgroup.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/news\/details\/6358768.webp 768w, \n    https:\/\/cosmosgroup.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/news\/details\/6358768.webp 1200w\" alt=\"Old Dhaka markets bustle with shoppers ahead of Durga Puja\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"news-article-text-block text-patter-edit ref-link\">\n<p>Shankharibazar\u2019s shops are displaying an array of conch-shell bangles, traditional bracelets, vermilion and other ritual items, while Tantibazar is drawing shoppers looking for festive clothing and puja necessities.<\/p>\n<p>As the festival approaches, artisans involved in making traditional drums are also working to meet the seasonal demand, adding to the preparations underway across the neighbourhoods.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"news-details-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cosmosgroup.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/news\/details\/8937364.webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 480px, \n         (max-width: 992px) 768px, \n         1200px\" srcset=\"\n    https:\/\/cosmosgroup.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/news\/details\/8937364.webp 480w, \n    https:\/\/cosmosgroup.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/news\/details\/8937364.webp 768w, \n    https:\/\/cosmosgroup.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/news\/details\/8937364.webp 1200w\" alt=\"Old Dhaka markets bustle with shoppers ahead of Durga Puja\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"news-article-text-block text-patter-edit ref-link\">\n<p>Beyond buying new clothes, families are gathering items for religious rituals and festive decorations, with the two historic markets reflecting the anticipation and cultural traditions surrounding Durga Puja.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"news-details-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cosmosgroup.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/news\/details\/2044784.webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 480px, \n         (max-width: 992px) 768px, \n         1200px\" srcset=\"\n    https:\/\/cosmosgroup.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/news\/details\/2044784.webp 480w, \n    https:\/\/cosmosgroup.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/news\/details\/2044784.webp 768w, \n    https:\/\/cosmosgroup.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/news\/details\/2044784.webp 1200w\" alt=\"Old Dhaka markets bustle with shoppers ahead of Durga Puja\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"news-article-text-block text-patter-edit ref-link\">\n<p>The shopping rush is expected to intensify as the festival draws closer, bringing more customers to the narrow lanes and traditional shops of Old Dhaka.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>-UNB<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The historic Shankharibazar and Tantibazar areas of Old Dhaka are witnessing 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