News Flash
MYMENSINGH, March 14, 2026 (BSS) - The Eid bazaar in Mymensingh is witnessing a huge rush of shoppers ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, with markets across the city bustling from morning until late at night.
Major shopping hubs including Ganginarpar, Notun Bazar and Charpara are crowded as people flock to buy new clothes for their families, relatives and children. With Eid approaching, the number of shoppers in markets and shopping malls has increased significantly.
This year, alongside locally produced garments, Pakistani outfits are gaining notable popularity among buyers. Showrooms are displaying a wide variety of fashionable items such as sarees, three-pieces, gararas, sararas, Persian and Avia dresses, as well as tops, shirts, pants, T-shirts and Punjabis. Shoppers are seen browsing through collections, bargaining over prices and purchasing their preferred outfits.
However, many buyers have expressed concern over the rise in prices compared to previous years. Imported clothing and cosmetics in particular have become more expensive, forcing many customers to adjust their shopping plans.
Lailatul Jannat Laily, a shopper at one of the city markets, said the cost of clothing and cosmetics is much higher this year. "The budget I came with is almost double what I expected to spend," she said.
Another shopper, Farida Begum, said she initially planned to buy three dresses but had to settle for just one due to high prices. Tariqul Islam shared a similar experience, noting that although he usually buys two Punjabis every year for Eid, this time he could afford only one.
Tasmia Jannat, after completing shopping for her family, said the market is full of attractive new designs, making it difficult to choose which ones to buy.
Besides clothing stores, cosmetics and jewelry shops are also experiencing heavy crowds, particularly with strong interest from young shoppers. Buyers, however, say prices for these products are also higher than last year.
Kamrul Islam Babu, a trader at Bari Plaza Market, said that garara, sarara, Persian and Avia dresses, as well as Pakistani three-pieces, are in high demand this season. Cotton and georgette three-pieces are also selling well, he added.
Traders said that while most clothing stores are packed with customers, saree shops are seeing comparatively fewer buyers. According to sellers, younger women are increasingly opting for three-piece outfits and western-style clothing instead of traditional sarees.
Despite the price increase, traders are satisfied with current sales and expect an even larger rush of shoppers in the days leading up to Eid.
To ensure the safety of shoppers and traders, law enforcement agencies have strengthened security measures in markets across the city.
Mymensingh District Additional Superintendent of Police Abdullah-al-Mamun said patrols have been intensified and plainclothes police have been deployed to prevent theft and robbery during the busy shopping season.
Most markets and shopping malls in the city are currently open from morning until midnight, even on holidays, to accommodate the surge in Eid shoppers. As Eid approaches, the festive shopping atmosphere in Mymensingh continues to grow more vibrant.
