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Bustling bird market in Mirpur

A weekly bird market sets up on every Friday in Dhaka’s Mirpur-1 from 8am to 5pm. Alongside various species of birds, traders also bring pigeons, cats and other animals to the market, attracting crowds of visitors and buyers of all ages.

Another macaw at the market is priced at Tk 300,000. Photo: Tanjinur Rahman Bhuiyan
Another macaw at the market is priced at Tk 300,000. Photo: Tanjinur Rahman Bhuiyan
Pairs of cockatiels are being sold at the Mirpur bird market at Tk 4,000 to Tk 4,500. Photo: Tanjinur Rahman Bhuiyan
Pairs of cockatiels are being sold at the Mirpur bird market at Tk 4,000 to Tk 4,500. Photo: Tanjinur Rahman Bhuiyan
A baby macaw has been brought to the Mirpur bird market for sale, with the asking price set at Tk 180,000. Photo: Tanjinur Rahman Bhuiyan
A baby macaw has been brought to the Mirpur bird market for sale, with the asking price set at Tk 180,000. Photo: Tanjinur Rahman Bhuiyan
A seller at the weekly Mirpur bird market offers a Malabar parakeet chick for Tk 20,000. Photo: Tanjinur Rahman Bhuiyan
A seller at the weekly Mirpur bird market offers a Malabar parakeet chick for Tk 20,000. Photo: Tanjinur Rahman Bhuiyan
Cockatoos are among the most expensive birds at the market, with sellers asking around Tk 200,000 for each bird. Photo: Tanjinur Rahman Bhuiyan
Cockatoos are among the most expensive birds at the market, with sellers asking around Tk 200,000 for each bird. Photo: Tanjinur Rahman Bhuiyan
Trader Sharif has brought his pet lorikeet to the market for sale in Mirpur, asking nearly Tk 20,000 for the bird. Photo: Tanjinur Rahman Bhuiyan
Trader Sharif has brought his pet lorikeet to the market for sale in Mirpur, asking nearly Tk 20,000 for the bird. Photo: Tanjinur Rahman Bhuiyan
Small cages are lined up with colourful birds for sale. Photo: Tanjinur Rahman Bhuiyan
Small cages are lined up with colourful birds for sale. Photo: Tanjinur Rahman Bhuiyan
Children show the most interest in the brightly coloured birds and small animals at the market. Photo: Tanjinur Rahman Bhuiyan
Children show the most interest in the brightly coloured birds and small animals at the market. Photo: Tanjinur Rahman Bhuiyan
Cages filled with lovebirds and budgerigars draw customers' attention at the Mirpur bird market. Lovebirds are selling for Tk 1,500 to Tk 4,000 a pair depending on colour, while budgerigars are priced between Tk 300 and Tk 400 a pair. Photo: Tanjinur Rahman Bhuiyan
Cages filled with lovebirds and budgerigars draw customers' attention at the Mirpur bird market. Lovebirds are selling for Tk 1,500 to Tk 4,000 a pair depending on colour, while budgerigars are priced between Tk 300 and Tk 400 a pair. Photo: Tanjinur Rahman Bhuiyan
Persian cats and several other breeds are on display at the Mirpur bird market. Persian cats are being sold from Tk 7,000 upwards. Photo: Tanjinur Rahman Bhuiyan
Persian cats and several other breeds are on display at the Mirpur bird market. Persian cats are being sold from Tk 7,000 upwards. Photo: Tanjinur Rahman Bhuiyan
At the Mirpur-1 bird market, sellers display different species of birds every Friday. Photo: Tanjinur Rahman Bhuiyan
At the Mirpur-1 bird market, sellers display different species of birds every Friday. Photo: Tanjinur Rahman Bhuiyan
Different varieties of pigeons are also available at the Mirpur bird market, with prices varying by breed. Photo: Tanjinur Rahman Bhuiyan
Different varieties of pigeons are also available at the Mirpur bird market, with prices varying by breed. Photo: Tanjinur Rahman Bhuiyan
Buyers and visitors begin crowding the Mirpur-1 market from the morning to see and purchase birds. Photo: Tanjinur Rahman Bhuiyan
Buyers and visitors begin crowding the Mirpur-1 market from the morning to see and purchase birds. Photo: Tanjinur Rahman Bhuiyan

bdnews24.com

Published : 16 May 2026, 03:34 AM

Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 06:28 PM

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