Bangladesh, June 3 -- Sales of panjabi, a traditional men's attire for Eid-ul Fitr, have marked a significant rise in the city, with only a few days remaining before the biggest religious festival.

This year, shoppers are looking for long and semi-long panjabis made of cotton and other comfortable fabrics considering the present hot and humid weather, traders said.

During visits to the city shopping malls, the FE correspondent found fashion outlets, boutiques, brand and non-brand shops busy selling a wide varieties of panjabis in various designs and colours.

Most of the traders have also expressed satisfaction over the sales volume.

"We are getting better response from Eid shoppers this time than in the last year," said Ikbal Hossain Ik...