The capital’s markets are busy with last-minute shopping for Eid. Although yesterday, the last Friday of Ramadan and this Saturday, traders expected the highest sales. However, although the sales are good, they are less than expected, the sellers said.
It has been known by talking to traders in the capital’s beehives and nearby markets. They say that despite the crowding in the markets around Eid, sales are less than other years. There are some sales, but buyers are more interested in lower priced clothing. Due to which the profit in sales is less.
Eid-ul-Fitr is more in demand than any other time of the year. Especially after the 20th of Ramadan, the beehive and dozens of markets around it are crowded. However, this year, the sales decline since the beginning of Ramadan. Even though Eid is only a few days away, the sellers are not satisfied with the sales.
A large part of the residents of Malibagh, Moghbazar, Shantinagar, Khilgaon, Rampura, Banshri, Basabo, Mugda and surrounding areas of the capital come to shop in the beehive and nearby markets. This year was no exception. Especially after Iftar, many buyers are gathering in these markets.
But the traders are not completely satisfied with the sale. In this context, Shyam Sundar of Sundari Saree Imperium of Mouchak Market said, ‘Buyers are coming, but they are looking for low budget sarees. Demand for expensive clothes is less this year. Expensive sarees are not being sold. Only the cheapest ones are being sold.’
He said, ‘Actually, people have less money. Fasting came as soon as the children were enrolled in school. Moreover, the prices of daily commodities are on fire. By doing this, there is no extra budget for Eid shopping.
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Ayesha Shopping Complex next to Mouchak is one of the largest Punjabi markets in the capital. Rezaul Karim, manager of Myroba Fashion at Ayesha Shopping Complex, said, ‘Buyers come and offer a good Punjabi at a low price just to pray. Those who are buying, no one wants to take expensive. Where earlier Punjabi Arahs were sold for 2 to 3 thousand rupees, now everyone is looking for Punjabi between 1 thousand and 1 thousand 200 rupees.
He said, ‘Selling is very bad. But see what crowd! People want to buy, but most of them can’t afford it.’
All types of clothing for men and women, children and the elderly are available in the beehive and nearby markets. Buyers flock here on Eid because they can buy clothes at a relatively low price than in big markets. In addition, various products including clothes are available on the sidewalks in the surrounding area.
The Fortune shopping complex on the other side of the Beehive Market is now quite popular. There, on the third floor, a classic fashion worker was calling to take customers to the shop at noon. This store sells all types of boys clothing. Abdullah, a classic fashion worker, said, ‘Friday-Saturday, there are a little more buyers in the market. Even in previous years, I used to be tired of showing clothes, let alone calling buyers. This time everyone’s sales are going down.’
He said, ‘This time the price of clothes is also a bit higher. Buyers don’t want to buy at this price. They have less money. But apart from this market, clothes are available at lower prices in other markets. They sell better.’
Talked to Punjabi seller Noor Hossain to find out how things are being sold on the beehive and the surrounding sidewalks. Nur Hossain told Jago News that even on the last holiday before Eid, the buyers in the market are not as expected, ‘buyers have started coming here after 15 days of fasting. But sales have been low since the start. I thought Roza would be sold last. The sales were expected to increase this Friday and Saturday, but it is not happening.
On the other hand, three-pieces, palazzos, lehengas are available on the sidewalks in between Beehive and Anarkali Market. The street shops of these markets also have children’s clothes. matching shoes The last time now is a good crowd in the shoe store. Sales also increased in cosmetics and other cosmetic stores.
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