New Market

New Market

Representational image. Illustration: Abidur Rahman Khan

Eggs, vegetables rise as sugar, oil supplies tighten

The situation was observed during visits to New Market, Karwan Bazar and Hatirpool kitchen market today.

Hawkers occupy much of the walking space on Dhaka South's escalator-equipped footbridge at New Market, forcing pedestrians through a narrow passage. Built at a cost of Tk9.77 crore and inaugurated in February, the city's only escalator-equipped footbridge has become a trading spot for vendors evicted from nearby footpaths. Photo: Mahadi Hasan/TBS

Hawkers choke Dhaka South's only escalator footbridge

Stalls remain covered while floodwater engulfs a road in Dhaka's New Market area today (12 July), after continuous rain triggered widespread waterlogging across the city. Photo: Focus Bangla

Dhaka’s New Market shuts as waterlogging forces closure of shops

Representational image. Picture: Collected

Man shot dead in Dhaka's New Market area

Priyangon Shopping Center front view. Photo: TBS

Last-minute shopping: New Market, surrounding areas see overwhelming crowd

A person injured during a clash between Dhaka University and Dhaka College students near New Market. 13 October 2025. Photo: TBS

Several injured as DU, Dhaka College students clash at midnight

Screengrab from a video of the incident on 18 May at the New Market area.

Man publicly hacked in Central Road

The great Dhaka market adventure: Bargains, bazaars, and beyond

The great Dhaka market adventure: Bargains, bazaars, and beyond

The market has adapted to meet the need for affordable and diverse everyday products, resulting in the transformation of specialised stores. Photo: Saqlain Rizve

From bookstore to stationery, from studio to clothing store: What New Market’s transformation says about changing Dhaka

Photo: Md Jahidul Islam

Shoppers return as markets adjacent to New Super Market resume operation

Photo: Mumit M/TBS

'Those who went home smiling last night are now crying on the sidewalk'

Photo: Zia Chowdhury/TBS

Traders blame Dhaka South for New Super Market fire 

Photo: TBS

'Goods worth Tk15 lakh up in smoke. Now I am a beggar'