Business owners think the drastic fall in paddy prices resulted in the decline in customers, most of whom are farmers. But this year it’s different and the whole market has fallen victim to the slump in paddy prices. According to the Naogaon municipal market collector's office, the municipality of Naogaon has more than 600 shops. President of Textile Merchants Association, Abdul Wahab, said: “In previous years, people could not step foot in the jam packed eid markets. “Most shop owners have bought their goods with borrowed money.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 31, 2019 17:26 UTC