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.
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Some best buys in Dhaka:: Antique Shops :: |
| Antics 93, New Elephant Road (1st Floor), Dhaka Tel: 8618187 Bangladesh Pink Pearl Shop-1, DMC Market, Gulshan-1 Dhaka-1212, Tel: 602160 Old Furniture & Metal Craft 219-20, Gulshan Shopping Center Gulshan-1, Dhaka-1212 Shoukhin Emporium F-42, DCC Super Market (1st Floor) Gulshan-2 (North), Tel: 9880389 |
| :: Apparels :: |
| Aarong 1/1, Block A, Lalmatia, Mirpur Road Dhaka Tel: 8111607, 8111791 Gulshan-Tejgaon Link Road Tel: 8821052, 8825986, Fax: 8828576 Email: aarongex@bdmail.net Artisti Collection Ltd. NWJ 2 Kemal Ataturk Avenue Gulshan, Dhaka-1212, Tel: 9883422 Fax: 8826234, Email: artisti@citechco.net Benarashi Emporium Sector 10, Block A, Lane 8, House, 1 Mirpur Dhaka, Tel: 8023191 Bichitra Shop 5, Holding 1, Road # 27 (old) Rapa Plaza, Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1/1 Laltamia, Adel Plaza, Dhaka, Tel: 9122034 Shop 113 (1st Floor), Rifles Square, Dhanmondi Dhaka, Tel: 0171-440487 Dash Fashion Hotel Razmoni Ishakha Hotel Complex 89/3, VIP Road, Kakrail, Dhaka, Tel: 8311904 Grameen Shamogree Grameen Bank Bhaban Mirpur 2, Dhaka, Tel: 9006139 318, Free School Street, Sonargaon Road Hatirpool, Dhaka, Tel: 9664876 House 79, Road 12A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka Tel: 0171-696217 House 2, Raod 1B, Sector 9, Uttara, Dhaka Tel: 0171-538826 Grameen Udyog Sony Cinema Hall Bhaban Mirpur 2, Dhaka-1216, Tel: 9012083 Ambala Complex Road 2, Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Tel: 0171-520657 Handibazar 20/4 Panthapath, Rashid Plaza, Dhaka Tel: 017224809 55/3 Karnaphulli Garden City Kakril, Dhaka, Tel: 018224809 Kumudini 74, Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka Tel: 8822493, 9892373 Nipun Crafts Limited Husain Plaza House # 1. Road # 15, Dhanmondi, Dhaka Tel: 9115116, 8120374, 9661569 Fax: 8614184, Email: nipunltd@citechco.net Plaza Central Plot 22 (2nd Fl), Gulshan 2, Dhaka Tel: 8821135, 8815390 Momotaz Plaza, House 7, Road 4 Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Tel: 8622340 Sopura Silk Mills Ltd. Mamtaz Plaza (2nd Fl), House 7, Road4 Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Tel: 9669886 Shoriotullah Bhaban (1st Fl) 121/C Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan 2 Dhaka, Tel: 861008, 9885462 Concord Twin tower (2nd Fl), Shop 358-359 Chamellibagh, Dhaka, Tel: 8610068 Tangail Sharee Kutir 143/1, Baily Road, Dhaka Tel: 8314567, Fax: 8312928 TexMart House 81, Road 6, Block C, Tel: 8827260 House 362/1, Road 27, Tel: 8120850 House 6, Road 2, Sector 3, Tel: 8911229 41, Kemal Ataturk Avenue (2nd Fl) Tel: 9893510 Concord Arcadia Shopping Mall Plot 1&2, Road 4, Dhanmondi Westecs 5, Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan-1, Dhaka Tel: 8818678 |
:: Departmental Stores ::
Agora80, Riles Square, Road-2
Dhanmondi, Dhaka
Tel: 9665143, Fax : 9886143
Email: agora@dominox.com
Al-Amin
G-12, DCC Market (Ground floor)
Dhaka-1205, Tel: 8810556
Almas General Stores
Road # 5, Dhanmondi, Mirpur Road
Dhaka-1205, Tel: 8617085
BAFWA Complex
Shaheen College Gate, Dhaka,
Tel: 8821151
Dash Department
2, Ishakha Shopping Complex, Kakrail
Dhaka-1000, Tel: 8311904
H.N.P. Family Mart
55, South Avenue, Gulshan-1
Dhaka-1212, Tel: 9883635
Jonaki
Dhaka Sheraton Hotel, Dhaka-1000
Tel: 8611191, 863391 Ext-8565
Mina Bazar
719/A, Satmasjid Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka
Nahar Departmental Store
26, Sonargaon Road, Hatirpool,
Nahar Plaza
Dhaka, Tel: 8611828, 8612146
Nandan Mega Shop
NWJ (4), Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Gulshan
Dhaka, Tel: 9862637, 9861603
Pick & Pay Supermarket
A.R. Tower, 24, Kemal Ataturk Avenue
Banani, Dhaka, Tel: 8815783
Plaza central
Plot # 22 (2nd Floor), Gulshan Circle-2
Dhaka-1212, Tel: 8815390, 8812391
Fax: 8815390, Email: youngst@bangla.net
Stop N Shop
House # 23, Road # 27 (Old)
Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka-1205,
Tel: 9112738
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