The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

The ongoing 13th Dhaka International Trade Fair-2008 witnessed a great rush yesterday as visitors found the occasion as the best choice in the city to enjoy an off-day outing.

It was the first Friday since the fair officially opened on January 1. A fair turned festival became an outing spot for visitors of all ages.

Long queues of visitors were reported waiting at the main entrance. Despite excessive traffic control, many commuters faced difficulties in searching a place to park their vehicles.

"We just came here to enjoy the event. Till now, we have no plans to buy anything," said a visiting couple holding their kids along. "Event managements and varieties of stalls are impressive in the fair," said a visitor told this correspondent.

According to stall owners, majority visitors are just enjoying window-shopping. They are expecting greater presence following weeks.

However, some stalls were seen have been opened on the day and a few of them were still completing their furnishing jobs.

Trade fair administration however expressed their satisfaction with the management, while talking to The New Nation. So far, there was no report of mismanagement or security breach, said an official.