Record sales in Eid markets of Rangpur division

RANGPUR, July 16 (BSS): The Eid markets have been witnessing record last moment sales as hundreds of people of all ages rushing to the markets and shopping centres everywhere in Rangpur division just ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr.
According to sources in different business organisations and trade bodies at bigger markets, shopping malls, complexes and makeshifts markets, Eid shopping has reached at the highest peak now amid tight security measures and peaceful atmosphere.
Businesspersons at different markets in Rangpur city said selling of Eid items has marked an all-time record despite higher prices this year following further improvement in the economic condition and increase of incomes of all people.
At the last moments of Eid shopping, the markets have worn festive looks now with rushing men, women, girls, boys, students, youths and adolescents for buying items of own choice and their movements have created traffic jams in the city.
Huge members of the law enforcing agencies including police and intelligence personnel are being found patrolling the markets, shopping malls and centres in the city as elsewhere in the division.
Besides, authorities of the business establishments, business organisations, shopping malls, complexes, markets and centres have also taken their own security measures to ensure peaceful environment for the shoppers.
According to market sources and buyers, prices of clothes and other Eid items for males, females, babies and children are higher than the previous year and the increased prices have almost no impact among the buyers.
In Rangpur city, Eid shoppers have been rushing to the Super Market, Maya Exclusive Fashion House, Muktijoddha Market, Golden Tower, Rangan, Zila Parishad Biponi Bitan, Shah Amanat, City Plaza, Moti Plaza, Adi Janata, Rajanigandha, Jahaz Company Shopping Complex, 'Karupannya', Salek Market, Jamal Market, Station Market, Rajib Gandhi Market, Honumantola Market, New Market, Adi Janata, Bismillah Garments, Madina Garments and other markets and shopping malls.
Each of the three pieces is being sold at rates between Tk 700 and 13,000, saree between Tk 600 and 25,000, pant pieces between Tk 500 and 2,000, jeans pants between Tk 1,000 and 3,000, shirt pieces between Tk 600 and 1,800, they said.
The businesspersons expressed satisfaction over sales of the Eid clothes, shoes, cosmetics and other goods so far as the sales have been increased sharply during the last two days till the night ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr festivity.
Despite higher prices of all Eid items, the markets are witnessing huge business daily this year in over 3,000 shops in different markets, shopping centres, malls and other places in Rangpur city and its adjoining areas, they said.