Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- The traditional iftar market at Chawkbazar in Old Dhaka came alive on Thursday, the first day of Ramadan, with crowds filling the main road near Shahi Mosque from noon.

By 3:00pm, vendors were calling out to attract customers, offering items such as "Boro Baper Polay Khay" kebab, lacchi, faluda, doi bora, and more. Many long-standing vendors, including Mohammad Islam from Rahmatganj, have been selling iftar items here for over 30 years.

He said Old Dhaka's iftar tradition is unique and renowned for its quality. Khoka Mia's famous Shahi Doi-Bora and Borhani have been satisfying customers for 38 years.

Prices varied widely across the market. Large restaurants, such as Hotel Amaniya, offered extensive iftar menus, while ...