I have heard this somewhere: if shopping doesn't make you happy, you are in the wrong shop. In my case, I was probably in the wrong marketplace!
Dhaka New Market is one of the oldest markets in Bangladesh. It was established in 1954, even before the separation of Bangladesh. It was new at that time and got the name. But now it has become one of the traditional marketplaces where you will find each and every product.
But if you are looking for high-end products then maybe this place is not for you.
To be honest, I have not visited this place in a couple of years and had no idea I wouldn't find what I was looking for.
This market is so huge, even if you are a regular shopper you will not be able to go to every corner. So I'm guessing, my desired products are out there somewhere but I couldn't find them.
Another thing is, you have to be an expert in negotiation to be able to make a good deal on your shopping. Otherwise, you will be ripped off for sure.
I have been doing online shopping for very long. One of the main reasons is, I don't have to negotiate and see as many products as I want without interrupting anyone. So when it comes to negotiation, I would have to agree, I almost lost the skill.
And the price range varies so much, the shopkeepers will ask 3-4 times the original price so you will not be able to guess correctly what price you need to offer. That's a huge hassle!
Love seeing the colors.
I was looking for some curtain and home decor products for my new place. I looked online and their collection was good, thought that I would get the same in New Market. But I was wrong.
Later I bought a kid's watch, a water bottle, some safety pins for my hijab, and some other small stuff.
And then comes the worst food experience. Not to mention, this whole area doesn't have any decent restaurants where you can take lunch or have a good meal. It's their cheap manipulation tactics so they can sell the not-so-good food to the customers at a high price.
I went to such a restaurant to have lunch but their menu was not satisfactory. And when the food arrived my appetite was already gone.
The chicken was not fresh at all, the roti was chewy; I couldn't eat much and had to leave for my home.
Dhaka New Market is best for wholesalers, they can find products at a cheap rate. Also, this place offers every kind of product so if you go there you don't have to worry about going to other places. But I would suggest you carry some food and drinks with you, don't bring your,r child, and don't look for high-end products. And you will enjoy shopping there.
This is my honest review, I'm not intended to hurt anyone.
Have a good MarketFriday, everyone.
