The New Nation - Internet Edition

Our Correspondent, Kishoreganj

Eid shopping is gaining momeutum in Haor district Kishoreganj town. As the Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the prime festivals of the Muslims, has neared thousands of customers, irrespective of men, women and children, have thronged the markets of the town to purchase commodities, especially clothes, to celebrate the upcoming Eid.

The shopping centres in the town are busy. Even the footpaths of the town have become busier. Having no entrance, buyers belonging to the middle and low income groups are crowding the footpaths. Anowara super market, Bhuiyan market, Nirala Tower, Munni market, Ishakha shopping, Islamia market, Shaheed market, Arafat super market, Atouya Begar, New market, Municipal market, Terriputti, Bana-Bazar 'Sunsul Islam Khan market, Siddique market and Isha Kha road (Roth Khola) have been tastefully decorated to attract customers. All the markets are overcrowded by buyers.

Some shop owners said they have brought various kinds of readymade garments, saris shalowar-kamiz, suits, lehenga, pant and punjabi for Eid and Durga Puja festivals. But sale this year is not satisfactory.

They are expecting to make good profits ahead of Eid-ul-Fitrn. The people belonging to the marginal and low-income groups are buying things of their choice from the footpaths. The authorities have taken adequate measures in maintaining law and order to help shoppers buying in a free mood. Police, RAB and intelligences personnel, both in uniforms and plain clothes, are found patrolling the town.