With Eid-ul-Fitr and Pahela Baishakh, the Bengali New Year, approaching, shopping has already begun across the country. On the occasions of Eid-ul-Fitr and Pahela Baishakh, people traditionally buy new clothes, and for women, sarees remain a popular festive choice. Among them, Tangail handloom sarees continue to hold a special place because of their heritage and quality. Customer Farzana Sultana said Tangail handloom sarees are well known for their quality. “However, we expect sales to improve during Eid and Pahela Baishakh, with around 150,000 sarees likely to be sold.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 06, 2026 19:47 UTC