All Information about Chowk Bazaar

Chawk Bazaar is a well known bazaar in Lalbagh, Old Dhaka, Bangladesh. It dates back to the Mughal period.

History of Chawk Bazaar 

Chowk Bazaar was one of the most famous business and social meeting centers of Dhaka in the Mughal period. Even after 400 years it is still famous as before. It is one of Dhaka's old town market and it formed in the place where other old markets once were. King Maan Singh protested for the country on behalf of Mugal kingdom. In 1602 he transferred the head office in Bawal to the present Central Prison and also the Mughal Durgo, that’s how Chowk Bazaar formed.

Full Information about Kawran Bazar

Kawran Bazar, also known as "Karwan Bazar", is a business district and commercial of Dhaka city, Bangladesh. It is a designated commercial area of the Dhaka City Corporation.

History of Kawran Bazar

During the Mughal rule, there was a customs check post located near Karwan Bazar. Markets have existed in Karwan Bazar area since the 17th century. In the late 18th century, a market was established in the area by Karwan Singh, a Marwari trader. The market was named Karwan Bazar after him. By late 19th century, it became notable as a marketplace for household products such as pottery and crockery.