Dhaka, March 21 -- Tailors in Dhaka typically grapple with a gruelling workload by the middle of Ramadan, often turning down new orders.

This year, however, paints a slightly different picture. Even on the 19th day of fasting, many are happy to accept more work.

Some tailors cite a reduced workload for the unusual turn of events, while others say they're receiving orders as usual. A few remain hopeful for more work with Eid-ul-Fitr on the horizon.

Nazrul Khandakar, cutting master at VO Tailors on Mirpur Road No. 12, believes the current economic climate has put the clamps on people's purse strings, affecting orders for men's clothing in particular.

"Every time the country faces economic hardship, I notice a drop in orders for men's cl...