June 14, 2026

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A colourful array of bangles

Bangles are one of the most popular women’s fashion accessories in South Asia, with many wearing large bunches on their arms at festivals and other special occasions. Several factories in Dhaka’s Lalbagh produce bangles of all tints and hues. These bangles, made of silver wire, are also exported.

Bangles are counted and “made into handfuls”. A handful of such bangles are sold at wholesale for Tk 8-20 in Dhaka’s Lalbagh. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Bangles are counted and “made into handfuls”. A handful of such bangles are sold at wholesale for Tk 8-20 in Dhaka’s Lalbagh. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Bangles of various designs and colours are made from silver wire in Dhaka’s Lalbagh. A handful of bangles are sold wholesale for Tk 8-20, depending on the size. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Bangles of various designs and colours are made from silver wire in Dhaka’s Lalbagh. A handful of bangles are sold wholesale for Tk 8-20, depending on the size. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Bangles of various designs and colours are made from silver wire in Dhaka’s Lalbagh. A handful of bangles are sold wholesale for Tk 8-20, depending on the size. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Bangles of various designs and colours are made from silver wire in Dhaka’s Lalbagh. A handful of bangles are sold wholesale for Tk 8-20, depending on the size. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Most of the workers at the bangle factories in Dhaka’s Lalbagh are women. They earn a wage of Tk 1,200-3,000 per week. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Most of the workers at the bangle factories in Dhaka’s Lalbagh are women. They earn a wage of Tk 1,200-3,000 per week. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

These silver bangles come in different designs. A handful of such bangles are sold at wholesale for Tk 8-20 in Dhaka’s Lalbagh. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

These silver bangles come in different designs. A handful of such bangles are sold at wholesale for Tk 8-20 in Dhaka’s Lalbagh. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

These silver bangles are laced together before they are wrapped up. Depending on the design and colour, a handful of bangles are sold at wholesale for Tk 8-20 in Dhaka’s Lalbagh. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

These silver bangles are laced together before they are wrapped up. Depending on the design and colour, a handful of bangles are sold at wholesale for Tk 8-20 in Dhaka’s Lalbagh. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Bent bangles are straightened out before being packed up at a bangle factory in Dhaka’s Lalbagh. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Bent bangles are straightened out before being packed up at a bangle factory in Dhaka’s Lalbagh. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Bangles of various designs and colours are made from silver wire in Dhaka’s Lalbagh. A handful of bangles are sold wholesale for Tk 8-20, depending on the size. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Bangles of various designs and colours are made from silver wire in Dhaka’s Lalbagh. A handful of bangles are sold wholesale for Tk 8-20, depending on the size. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Craftsmen make bangles at a factory in Dhaka’s Lalbagh. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Craftsmen make bangles at a factory in Dhaka’s Lalbagh. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Silver bangles are dyed and dried in factories in Dhaka’s Lalbagh. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Silver bangles are dyed and dried in factories in Dhaka’s Lalbagh. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Silver bangles are dyed in various colours at a bangle factory in Dhaka’s Lalbagh. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Silver bangles are dyed in various colours at a bangle factory in Dhaka’s Lalbagh. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Silver bangles are soaked in water mixed with chemicals at a bangle factory in Dhaka’s Lalbagh. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Silver bangles are soaked in water mixed with chemicals at a bangle factory in Dhaka’s Lalbagh. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Craftsmen make bangles at a factory in Dhaka’s Lalbagh. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Craftsmen make bangles at a factory in Dhaka’s Lalbagh. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Colourful bangles made in Lalbagh are sold on the sidewalk near Dhaka University. A handful of bangles sell for Tk 30-100 here, depending on the size and design. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Colourful bangles made in Lalbagh are sold on the sidewalk near Dhaka University. A handful of bangles sell for Tk 30-100 here, depending on the size and design. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

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Published : 12 Sep 2025, 07:03 PM

Updated : 12 Sep 2025, 07:03 PM

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