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Variety of Iftar at Chawkbazar

The hustle and bustle of Old Dhaka’s Iftar market has begun on the road outside the Shahi Mosque in Chawkbazar. Shoppers from all over Dhaka flock to buy a variety of Iftar items on the first day of Ramadan.

A whole cooked goat is available at the Chawkbazar Iftar market, costing up to Tk 12,000. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

A whole cooked goat is available at the Chawkbazar Iftar market, costing up to Tk 12,000. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

The popular Iftar dish, called “Boro Baaper Polay Khaay,” combines minced beef, beef liver, beef brain, chicken, flattened rice, lentils, suti kebab, potatoes, eggs, and 12 spices. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

The popular Iftar dish, called “Boro Baaper Polay Khaay,” combines minced beef, beef liver, beef brain, chicken, flattened rice, lentils, suti kebab, potatoes, eggs, and 12 spices. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

The popular Iftar dish, called “Boro Baaper Polay Khaay,” combines minced beef, beef liver, beef brain, chicken, flattened rice, lentils, suti kebab, potatoes, eggs, and 12 spices. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

The popular Iftar dish, called “Boro Baaper Polay Khaay,” combines minced beef, beef liver, beef brain, chicken, flattened rice, lentils, suti kebab, potatoes, eggs, and 12 spices. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Whole cooked ducks are also available at the Iftar market in Chawkbazar, priced between Tk 1,500 and Tk 3,000 depending on size. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Whole cooked ducks are also available at the Iftar market in Chawkbazar, priced between Tk 1,500 and Tk 3,000 depending on size. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Mutton and beef suti kebabs are sold at Tk 1,400 to Tk 1,800 per kg at the Chawkbazar Iftar market on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Mutton and beef suti kebabs are sold at Tk 1,400 to Tk 1,800 per kg at the Chawkbazar Iftar market on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Each leg of a goat is priced at Tk 700 to Tk 900 at the Iftar market in Dhaka’s Chawkbazar on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Each leg of a goat is priced at Tk 700 to Tk 900 at the Iftar market in Dhaka’s Chawkbazar on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Many shops at the Iftar market in Chawkbazar display whole chickens prominently for shoppers on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Many shops at the Iftar market in Chawkbazar display whole chickens prominently for shoppers on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

The first day of Ramadan in Dhaka sees Chawkbazar buzzing with shoppers on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

The first day of Ramadan in Dhaka sees Chawkbazar buzzing with shoppers on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Traditional Iftar arrangements bring life and energy to the streets of Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Traditional Iftar arrangements bring life and energy to the streets of Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar remains packed on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, with people arriving from different parts of Dhaka to buy food for Iftar. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar remains packed on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, with people arriving from different parts of Dhaka to buy food for Iftar. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Chawkbazar is packed on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, as people flock to buy Iftar items on the first day of Ramadan. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Chawkbazar is packed on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, as people flock to buy Iftar items on the first day of Ramadan. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Each leg of a goat is priced at Tk 700 to Tk 900 at the Iftar market in Dhaka’s Chawkbazar on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Each leg of a goat is priced at Tk 700 to Tk 900 at the Iftar market in Dhaka’s Chawkbazar on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Shahi jilapi is also available at the Iftar market in Chawkbazar, Old Dhaka, with each kg priced at Tk 400 on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Shahi jilapi is also available at the Iftar market in Chawkbazar, Old Dhaka, with each kg priced at Tk 400 on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

A variety of Iftar arrangements on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at Chawkbazar in Old Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

A variety of Iftar arrangements on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at Chawkbazar in Old Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Whole cooked quails are displayed at the Iftar market in Chawkbazar, priced between Tk 80 and Tk 150. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Whole cooked quails are displayed at the Iftar market in Chawkbazar, priced between Tk 80 and Tk 150. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Whole cooked pigeons are also available at the Iftar market on the first day of Ramadan in Chawkbazar. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Whole cooked pigeons are also available at the Iftar market on the first day of Ramadan in Chawkbazar. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Multiple shops offer live kebab stalls, serving freshly grilled varieties at the Chawkbazar Iftar market on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Multiple shops offer live kebab stalls, serving freshly grilled varieties at the Chawkbazar Iftar market on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

“Shahi Doibora” from Old Dhaka is a popular treat, priced at Tk 300 per kg, containing roughly 10 pieces. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

“Shahi Doibora” from Old Dhaka is a popular treat, priced at Tk 300 per kg, containing roughly 10 pieces. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

A variety of Iftar arrangements on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at Chawkbazar in Old Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

A variety of Iftar arrangements on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at Chawkbazar in Old Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

A variety of Iftar arrangements on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at Chawkbazar in Old Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

A variety of Iftar arrangements on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at Chawkbazar in Old Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

The Iftar market also features a variety of desserts and flavoured drinks on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

The Iftar market also features a variety of desserts and flavoured drinks on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Many have set up fruit stalls at the Iftar market in Chawkbazar on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Many have set up fruit stalls at the Iftar market in Chawkbazar on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

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Published : 20 Feb 2026, 04:53 PM

Updated : 20 Feb 2026, 04:53 PM

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