Shankhari Bazar
শাঁখারী বাজার
A Hindu conch-artisans' street in Old Dhaka, where tall, narrow old buildings produce conch bangles and deity figures, and the street fills with lights during festivals.
Shankhari Bazar takes its name from the 'conch artisans.' Since the 17th century, Hindu craftsmen on this narrow street have cut and carved conch shells into bangles worn by married women. Today the street is still lined with three- and four-story old buildings with narrow frontages and long interiors. Ground-floor workshops and shops sell conch products, deity figures, kites and festival goods. During Durga Puja and Kali Puja, the street fills with idols and lights. The streets are crowded and rickshaws struggle to get through, so walking is best. Ask permission before photographing people. It is about a 10-minute walk from Sadarghat Ferry Terminal.
Opening hours
All day (shops about 10:00–21:00)
Nearby sights
- Ahsan Manzil
- Sadarghat
- Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection
- Star Mosque
- Bara Katra
- Hussaini Dalan
- Rose Garden Palace
- Curzon Hall