The shopping lane renowned for its Benarasi usually has it bursting at the seams with Eid buyers.
But this time round, it wears a desolate look. There's hardly any takers and the retailers who usually get no time to wink, catering to buyers before Eid, can be seen whiling away time in idle talk in their all but empty outlets.
He told bdnews24.com that the buyers had gone to India.
"One will get clothes for several. Also, garments are available at a cheaper price. Who would then buy stuff at higher prices in Bangladesh?" he asks.
With the Eid ahead, the Indian High Commission organised a 12-day visa fair at various parts of the country, including at capital Dhaka.
About 50,000 easy visas were given. Sellers believe that this has played a huge role in pulling away some of their patrons.
Selim said that November to January being the season of marriages, their products at this time are on high demand.
But the Eid is also big business time for them.
But the generosity with the visas could not have been more ill-timed for these sellers.