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Cold wave sparks blanket boom in Siddhirganj

A biting cold wave sweeping Bangladesh has boosted demand for warm clothing, increasing activity at blanket factories at Narayanganj’s Signboard zone. Blankets made there are sold for Tk 100 to Tk 1200, depending on size and quality.

Busy workers make blankets at factories in the Signboard area of Narayanganj amid rising demand. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Busy workers make blankets at factories in the Signboard area of Narayanganj amid rising demand. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Busy workers make blankets at factories in the Signboard area of Narayanganj amid rising demand. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Busy workers make blankets at factories in the Signboard area of Narayanganj amid rising demand. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Blankets of different colours and sizes are being made at a factory in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj. These blankets are sold wholesale for Tk 100 to Tk 1200. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Blankets of different colours and sizes are being made at a factory in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj. These blankets are sold wholesale for Tk 100 to Tk 1200. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Blankets of different colours and sizes are being made at a factory in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj. These blankets are sold wholesale for Tk 100 to Tk 1200. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Blankets of different colours and sizes are being made at a factory in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj. These blankets are sold wholesale for Tk 100 to Tk 1200. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Craftsmen make blankets at a factory in Mitali Market at Siddhirganj’s Signboard. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Craftsmen make blankets at a factory in Mitali Market at Siddhirganj’s Signboard. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Craftsmen make blankets at a factory in Mitali Market at Siddhirganj’s Signboard. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Craftsmen make blankets at a factory in Mitali Market at Siddhirganj’s Signboard. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Fabrics for blankets are being cut to size and taken to the factory in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Fabrics for blankets are being cut to size and taken to the factory in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Blankets are being packed into sacks at a factory at Siddhirganj’s Signboard in Narayanganj, before being shipped to different parts of Bangladesh. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Blankets are being packed into sacks at a factory at Siddhirganj’s Signboard in Narayanganj, before being shipped to different parts of Bangladesh. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Fabrics for blankets are being measured on a scale after being cut to size in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj. A 5 to 6-foot-long blanket weighs about 2kg. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Fabrics for blankets are being measured on a scale after being cut to size in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj. A 5 to 6-foot-long blanket weighs about 2kg. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Fabric for blankets is being cut to size as workers remain busy at factories at Siddhirganj’s Signboard. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Fabric for blankets is being cut to size as workers remain busy at factories at Siddhirganj’s Signboard. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Fabric for blankets is being cut to size as workers remain busy at factories at Siddhirganj’s Signboard. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Fabric for blankets is being cut to size as workers remain busy at factories at Siddhirganj’s Signboard. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Blankets of different sizes are piled up on the roof of a market at Siddhirganj’s Signboard in Narayanganj. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Blankets of different sizes are piled up on the roof of a market at Siddhirganj’s Signboard in Narayanganj. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Blankets of different sizes are piled up on the roof of a market at Siddhirganj’s Signboard in Narayanganj. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Blankets of different sizes are piled up on the roof of a market at Siddhirganj’s Signboard in Narayanganj. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Fabrics for blanket-making are piled up on the roof of a factory at Siddhirganj’s Signboard. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Fabrics for blanket-making are piled up on the roof of a factory at Siddhirganj’s Signboard. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Different-coloured yarns for making blankets are available in shops at Siddhirganj’s Signboard. One pound of yarn costs around Tk 110. Photo: Abdullah Al Momi
Different-coloured yarns for making blankets are available in shops at Siddhirganj’s Signboard. One pound of yarn costs around Tk 110. Photo: Abdullah Al Momi

bdnews24.com

Published : 11 Jan 2026, 03:53 AM

Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 06:15 PM

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