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#Perspective / Dhaka’s hidden gem: The gamcha market of Shyamoli

The Shyamoli gamcha market in Dhaka preserves Bangladesh’s cultural heritage through vibrant cotton cloths from Sirajganj, Narsingdi, Kushtia, and Chapainawabganj. Selling affordable gamchas and lungis, it bridges rural tradition with urban life, sustaining generations of artisans and traders.

August 30, 2025
August 30, 2025

Dhaka’s hidden gem: The gamcha market of Shyamoli

The Shyamoli gamcha market in Dhaka preserves Bangladesh’s cultural heritage through vibrant cotton cloths from Sirajganj, Narsingdi, Kushtia, and Chapainawabganj. Selling affordable gamchas and lungis, it bridges rural tradition with urban life, sustaining generations of artisans and traders.