Chawk Bazar, Dhaka

Chawk Bazar, Dhaka

Chawk Bazaar is a well known bazaar in Lalbagh, Old Dhaka. It dates back to the Mughal period. Chowk Bazaar was one of the most famous business and social meeting centers of Dhaka in the Mughal period. Even after 400 years it is still famous as before. It is one of Dhaka's old town market and it formed in the place where other old markets once were. King Maan Singh protested for the country on behalf of Mugal kingdom. In 1602 he transferred the head office in Bawal to the present Central Prison and also the Mughal Durgo, that’s how Chowk Bazaar formed.

It is a very good place for shopping as variety of goods is available and they are sold at the cheapest rates. Moulavi Bazaar is well known spice shop. During Ramadan Chowk Bazaar is famous for its Iftar items which include Moglai and other traditional items.It is a very crowded place and the roads are mostly jam-packed.
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Sight Name: Chawk Bazar
Sight Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh (See walking tours in Dhaka)
Sight Type: Shopping

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