Doll market in Old Dhaka

A large portion of Bangladesh's demand for dolls and action figures is supplied from the historic Chawkbazar in Old Dhaka. Retailers from different parts of the country buy dolls from the location. The market offers dolls and action figures of different cartoons and superheroes from China.

A seller arranges dolls at a wholesale shop in Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon

Dolls of different cartoon characters area arranged in rows at a wholesale shop in Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon

A customer looks at dolls made of cloth and yarn at a wholesale shop in Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon

Dolls and action figures of different superheroes, including Superman, Hulk, Spiderman and Batman, are available in Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon

Dolls and action figures of different superheroes, including Superman, Hulk, Spiderman and Batman, are available in Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon

Teddy bears of various sizes and colours are available at the doll shops in Chawkbazar. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon

Demand for cloth dolls imported from China is the highest at the doll shops in Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon

Demand for cloth dolls imported from China is the highest at the doll shops in Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon

A customer picks out a large teddy bear at a wholesale toy shop. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon

A seller arranges small and large teddy bears and dolls of various colours in Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon