Like many other street vendors, Imran is hoping for an upturn in sales towards the end of Ramadan, when low-income shoppers typically leave Dhaka. While in Dhaka for other errands, he stopped by to buy Eid clothes for his children before heading back home. At the same time, makeshift roadside stalls and small kiosks also prepare for their own share of the Eid market, catering to low-income shoppers. 'WORST SALES IN YEARS'Every year, Eid sales at these stalls usually gain momentum around the middle of Ramadan. "I won’t get another chance to come back before Eid, so I brought money from home specifically for Eid shopping.

Source: bd News24 March 16, 2025 21:52 UTC