RANGPUR, Aug 31: As the Eid ul Fitr is drawing nearer,the shopping spree among the city dwellers has gained momentum.
From early morning till late at night, the shoppingmalls and business centres of the town remain overcrowded.
People from different areas are purchasing a variety of commodities and gifts from the city markets.
The shopping centres and markets have started offering lucrative incentives in the form of discounts and raffle draws to attract the customers.
The shopkeepers have expressed satisfaction over their expected sales and hope that it would increase further.
Some shopkeepers of Rangpur Super Market told the FE that the sarees which are in great demand include Benarashi, Rajshahi silk, Katan, Jorjet and Jamdani. The prices of sarees vary from Tk 1000 to 12,000 according to quality and design while the poor customers are buying sarees at a cheaper rate from Tk 450 to Tk 750.
Jahaj Company Shopping Complex is selling Lehanga of various designs at Tk 15,000 to Tk 25,000, Masak Kali at Tk 16,000, Tissue Katan at Tk 12,000, Kum Kum model at Tk 10,000 and Star model at Tk 5,000.
Popy Garments of Rangpur Super Market is selling 3-piece at Tk 1200 to Tk 3000, Gipsy at Tk 1000, Anarkali at Tk 1400, Sania Mirza at Tk 900, Monpura at Tk 750, shirt at Tk 500 to Tk 1200, pant at Tk 600 to Tk 1400 and fatua at Tk 350 to Tk 600.
The tailors are very busy now and have already stopped taking orders from the customers as they are unable to deiver articles before Eid.
The businessmen of different shopping centres and markets along with small traders seem to be very satisfied with the trade friendly atmosphere which began since the beginning of the holy Ramadan.
The law and order situation of the city is quite favourable for shopping. The law enforcing agencies seem to be very active and vigilant to ensure a peaceful atmosphere for business in the city.
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