Chandni Chowk, Dhaka

For other uses, see Chandni Chowk (disambiguation).
Entrance of the Historical Chandni Chawk Shopping Complex

Chandni Chowk (Bengali: চাঁদনি চক) or Chandni Chowk Shopping Complex[1] is one of markets in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is situated in Mirpur Road,[2] near to New Market.[3] This market area is under New Market Thana.[4] It is closed on Tuesdays of the week.[5] According to the Bangladesh Fire Service & Civil Defence, it is vulnerable to fire and a risky structure.[6]

The market, which has 1,200 shops,[7] sells a variety of products including clothes, jewellery and shoes. It is popular for buying and selling products on the occasion of Eid.[8]

The incident of Eve teasing in the market on March 24, 2018 was criticized in the country.[9] On October 21, 2020, a building of Chandni Chowk caught fire.[10]

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