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.
