Shopping
Posted on 18. Feb, 2010 by Mikey Leung in 3. Dhaka
Bangladesh’s burgeoning middle class means there is now more shopping choice than ever before, especially in Dhaka’s main shopping areas. By far and away the most visible of these shops are the boutiques scattered around the city’s main shopping districts. These break down into three areas. The shops of Gulshan/Banani carry the highest-quality items but also at the highest prices. Dhanmondi has another concentration of upmarket shops but with more accessible prices. Finally, the city’s street markets carry plenty of overruns from the garment factories sold at rock-bottom prices.
Essential reading – recommended books and movies of Bangladesh
Posted on 11. Feb, 2009 by Mikey Leung in Blog
A concise list of recommended fiction, non-fiction and movies for visitors to Bangladesh.
