Dhaka, March 12 -- Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, traders from across Bangladesh usually flock to Islampur, one of Dhaka's largest wholesale fabric markets.

They buy local and imported fabrics, including unstitched cloth, panjabis, saris, lungis, salwar kameez, three-piece sets, and burqas.

However, even after a week of Ramadan, traders in Islampur say the expected rush has yet to materialise.

Some report moderate sales, while others say business is unsatisfactory.

Islampur's main road, which starts from the Banglabazar intersection, has fabric shops on both sides.

The market extends into adjacent streets and lanes, such as GL Garth Lane, Ashik Lane, and Syed Awlad Hossain Road, where traders mainly deal in wholesale fabric.

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