, March 30 -- As the city prepares to welcome Eid, Dhaka's residents have immersed themselves in last-minute shopping.

From upscale shopping centres to bustling footpaths, the capital is teeming with eager shoppers making their final purchases.

A visit to various markets and street stalls across the city reveals a significant increase in the number of shoppers, particularly after sunset.

Despite having completed most of their Eid shopping, many have realised they still need to buy a few last-minute items, prompting another shopping spree.

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Aira Mumtaha, a resident of Shantinagar, came to Mouchak Market to buy a pair of earrings.

She said, "I thought I had finished all my shopping, ...