Chawkbazar

The famous iftar lane of Chawkbazar: Running more on legacy than taste
Food

The famous iftar lane of Chawkbazar: Running more on legacy than taste

We tasted the famous Boro Baaper Polay Khay, keema paratha, traditional chhola, and chops. And for refreshments, we chose lassi. And we kept it simple, only focusing on the roadside shops

On left, firefighters using ladder to get close to the fire and bring it under control. On right, a specialised unit entering the building with oxygen cylinders to fully douse the flame. Photos: Zia Chowdhury
Bangladesh

Chawkbazar fire under control

Every year, without fail, Old Dhaka's Chawkbazar iftar market offers a huge display of iftar items galore for your table spread. Photo: Nayem Ali
Bangladesh

Jilapi, Rooh Afza, bhaja-pora: Ramadan treats Chawkbazar never fails to serve

As traders in Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar iftar market gear up for the first day of Ramadan, they fear they might witness lower sales due to prices being higher than the previous year. Photo: Foisal Ahmed
Markets

Prices up, sizes down: Shrinkflation hits Dhaka's iftar markets

Photo: Nayem Ali
In Focus

Festive Chawkbazar on Shab-e-Barat

Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Man dies from electrocution in Dhaka's Chawkbazar

Fire in Chawkbazar ceramic warehouse under control
Bangladesh

Fire in Chawkbazar ceramic warehouse under control

Fire tragedy of Chawkbazar 2022
In Focus

Fire tragedy of Chawkbazar 2022

Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Restaurant burned down in Chawkbazar had no trade license: Mayor

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Bangladesh

500 warehouses, factories in Chawkbazar to be relocated by Dec

Chawkbazar restaurant owner remanded over 6 deaths, families wait at morgue
Bangladesh

Chawkbazar restaurant owner remanded over 6 deaths, families wait at morgue

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Bangladesh

Govt announces compensation for Chawkbazar fire victims

Fire horror returns to Old Dhaka, killing 6 this time
Bangladesh

Fire horror returns to Old Dhaka, killing 6 this time