Handicraft fair in Khulna draws large crowd
Independent-Bangladesh, Bangladesh
Our Correspondent
Hundreds of people are visiting the ongoing month-long handicraft fair at Jatisangha Shishu Park in Khulna city everyday to buy handicraft items of their choice.
The fair, organised by the National Association of Small Industries and Handicraft of Bangladesh, began on March 6 to promote handicraft goods and products of small industries.
Various organisations and business establishments from across the country mainly from Satkhira, Jessore, Tangail, Bagerhat and Rajshahi are taking part in the month-long event.
A wide range of handicraft items including basket, flower vas, hand bag, nakshikantha, showpieces, toys and imitation jewllery has been put on display in different stalls at the fair.
The products of small industries available in the fair include cosmetics and cookeries and sari, footwears, ring and food items are available in the fair. Talking to this correspondent on Saturday, Layla Akhter, a visitor from Daulatpur in the city, said she bought a hand bag for Tk 120 and a fatua with batik works for Tk 150 for her husband. ‘I thank the organisers for holding such a fair in the Khulna city.
The fair has given me an opportunity to see a variety of local handicraft items.’ Rafiqul Islam, owner of sari shop Rajshahi Silk Sari, said he has displayed different kinds of silk sari and three pieces. A large number of people are visiting the fair every day and sale position is also satisfactory, he added.
Probin Seba Sangstha, a social welfare organisation, has launched a blood grouping programme in the fair venue. Interested persons can know their blood group at a cost of Tk 10 each. A total of 88 stalls and four pavilions have been set up at the fair venue. The fair remains open from 9:00am to 9:00pm. Entry fee is Tk 5 per head .
Organisers said they would spend all the ticket sale proceeds to establish a hospital for old men in the Khulna city.