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#1 ·
Here I will post pictures of Retail Outlets and Showrooms of reputated brands

starting with Nike Outlet in Gulshan (there are five outlets in dhaka) the first opened in 1999






 
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#230 ·
Manyavar now in Bangladesh

"If tradition means ethnic wear, ethnic men's wear means Manyavar.”

Welcome to the exclusive retail outlet of Manyavar, located in Banani, Road # 13, House E/55 -- a new haven for men's ethnic wear, party wear and accessories in Bangladesh. The store opened on 27 October. Sara Zaker formally inaugurated the outlet.

“Manyavar -- a great brand name in the realm of comfortable suiting in a blend of traditional Panjabi with modern versatility -- now debuts in Bangladesh,” Sajjadur Rahman Mridha, Chairperson of Manyavar Bangladesh, said.

Manyavar Bangladesh is the franchise of the Indian brand Manyavar. Many of us go to India for wedding shopping. Manyavar, seeing this opportunity, has come to Bangladesh. It believes it can quench your thirst for this kind of shopping to a large extent.

“I can also tell you that this dress, though apparently seems a bit costly, is cost-effective because from now on you will not need to travel to India for matrimonial shopping,” Mridha further said.

When you see a Manyavar attire, the words that immediately come to mind are ethnicity, royalty, tradition as well as simplicity and comfort. Manyavar outfits tread a fine line between grandeur and simplicity. A Manyavar can be a ceremonial dress and yet a common costume. An outfit may be a matrimonial suit and yet have the simplicity and comfort of a peasant's shirt.

Indeed, comfort is a factor that Manyavar focuses on. When we talk of attires and accessories for party wear, we generally do not think of something which is gorgeous but still comfortable to wear. But this particular fashion brand has come up with ways that makes the attires very royal and exclusive but at the same time retaining comfort.

Behind a Manyavar outfit, there are the minds of the finest designers and artisans and state-of-the-art technology. This is the very key that makes Manyavar outfits unique: their inspiration and command over their domain. The fashion house has surely established itself well, with the annual production capacity of their Kolkata facility being 1 million units of apparel -- a staggering ten times more than that of the closest competitor.

Therefore, Manyavar is the new place to try out when you go shopping, whether it's for a party shirt or a matrimonial suit or a chain or locket, and for comfort.

By M H Haider

Source: Daily Star
 
#231 ·
Bay Emporium at Rapa Plaza

Bay Emporium Ltd recently opened a new "Bay Emporium" outlet at Rapa Plaza, Dhnamondi, Dhaka. Footwear for men, women and children are available in this beautifully decorated outlet. Shamsur Rahman M A Qader formally inaugurated the store. Monirul Morshed, Retail Sales Manager, Mujahidul Islam Shahin, Area Manager, Faisal Haque, Advertising and Promotion Officer of the company were also present at the opening ceremony.

Source: Daily Star
 
#232 ·
New outlet of MK Electronics

Recently, MK Electronics inaugurated an outlet at Dhanmondi Residential Area. The 6,200 sq ft electronic store is possibly the largest of its kind in the country and that too from one of the top importers of electronic products. "Global Electronics Solutions for Your Home" is the befitting slogan for this venture.

President of FBCCI, A K Azad inaugurated the outlet as Chief Guest. A colourful ceremony was held to celebrate the occasion at Yakub South Centre (Ground Floor), 67/D, Dhanmondi, 156 Lke Circus Kalabagan (besides Lazz Pharma).

Source: Daily Star
 
#233 ·
Bay Emporium at Badda

A new 'Bay Emporium' outlet has been inaugurated at Badda, Dhaka. Shamsur Rahman Chairman of Bay Group and M A Quader, CEO, Bay Emporium Ltd formally inaugurated the outlet. Buyers will get an attractive range of shoes for men, women and children in this beautifully decorated Bay outlet.

Monirul Morshed, Retail Sales Manager of Bay Emporium Ltd, Mujahidul Islam Shahin, Area Manager, Faisal Haque, Advertising and Promotion Officer and other officials of the company were present at the opening ceremony.

Source: Daily Star
 
#234 ·
Bay Emporium at Balaka

A new Bay Emporium Shoe Store was inaugurated at Balaka Building, Dhaka. Shamsur Rahman, Chairman and M A Quader, CEO, Bay Emporium inaugurated the store. Attractive designs in footwear for men, women and children are available in this store and in other retail outlets.

Source: The Daily Star
 
#235 ·
Green Furniture

On 27 November, 2011 famed singer Runa Laila inaugurated the new showroom of Green Furniture at 7/1 Aurangzeb Road, Mohammadpur.

Reputed for their quality products, Green Furniture has made a name for itself in the furniture industry. Their new outlet will feature some of their most popular designs. Also available are hi-glass dining sets, bed sets, dressing tables, dressing cabinets, centre tables, sofa sets, door and kitchen cabinets.

Executive Director Shaila Chowdhury and Managing Director of Green Furniture Kawser Hossain Chowdhury were present at the ceremony along with a host of illustrious guests.
Contact: 7/1 Aurangzeb Road, Dhaka. #01678004256.

Source: The Daily Star
 
#236 ·
Donate your books

As the academic year is over for most schools, your set of text book will not be useful to you any more. But what is a waste to you, might be useful to others. It will help some under privileged children to have one secured school year. So just don't wait, contact the nearest point and join in! :)

Organized by ONGKURON, a non-profit youth led organization. This drive has e=been active since December 12, 2011 and will continue till January 1, 2012

COLLECTION POINTS:
Uttara- Fatematuzohra Suha: http://www.facebook.com/fatematuzzohra.suha
Contact: 01673893678
Gulshan/Banani- Ahnaf Saber: http://www.facebook.com/ahnafsaber
Contact: 01730016795
Mirpur- Shitab Daiyan Akash: http://www.facebook.com/shitab.d.akash
Contact-01916601314
 
#239 ·
Agora's Newest Outlets: Hatirpool Crossing, Pink City Shopping Center in Gulshan-2, Sector 4 Uttara, Dhanmondi 7 in Genetic Plaza and Shantinagar Crossing

Agora's Older Outlets: Rifles Square Dhanmondi, 101 Gulshan Avenue, Zoo Road Mirpur and Gulfesha Plaza Moghbazar
 
#240 ·
ETHNICA

Tucked away behind the Gulshan 2 Café Mango lies a treasure trove of ethnic eccentricities and Bengali sophistication. You will find its colours peeking out from its tiny cove and calling out to the creative enthusiast in you to explore its offerings.

Its products range from household accessories to dresses to jewelleries, catering to women and their need for diversity. Ethnica is a store in three parts -- the first consisting of household products, the second consisting of garments and the third displaying jewelleries.

The household store will give you the first taste of what Ethnica promises, a different touch to everyday products. There are bed sheets with an eccentric spread of colours or the simple black and white variety with a painting of a woman's face or a village scenario. However, this is where a distinction should be made between these designs and the ones we find in our traditional nakshi kantha.

Whereas the nakshi kantha designs are direct illustrations of village life, the designs you will find at Ehtnica are more abstract depictions of the same with a mystical element to it. Ethnica is also a boutique house ready to cater to your customised orders for bed sheets, pillow covers and curtains.

Apart from the bedspreads and the curtains the household store also carries interesting items such as colourful mortar and pestle, once again with ethnical designs engraved into them and a generous splash of colours to make your crushing experience brighter.

There are diaries and lampshades and a host of other nitty-gritty gift items to browse through before you dash off to a party. Even the wrapping paper in the shop is ethnic in spirit.

A special mention should be made of their sea-grass products. Ranging from baskets to lampshades, these items are longer-lasting than the traditional woven baskets but provide the same décor feel to your house, and will make a good central piece for a Bengali-styled house.

Moving on to their jewellery section, this is where you will find your Bengali metal or clay ornaments. The designs are nothing extraordinary but the prices are definitely attractive and it never hurts to own a Cleopatra styled necklace and earrings. The garments section too stays true to the store's name and offers you some pretty creative fashion ware. However, this is not where you find the everyday style but where you experiment to find one of your own.

By Raisaa Tashnova
Photo: Sazzad Ibne Sayed
 
#241 ·
Malls, growing in glamour and girth

Shopping centres are sprouting up all over the city like mushrooms and shoppers throng the malls like there's no tomorrow



by SHAFIQ RAHMAN



Jamuna Future Park, Dhaka humungous shopping mall, is about to open this year. Yet another chapter opens in Dhaka's city life.

Everyone has been waiting for the mall to open and much curiousity, and controversy, surrounds it. This is the first time a mall of such massive proportions has opened in Bangladesh. This is supposed to be the biggest mall in Asia.

Actually, malls have been sprouting up all over the city over the past two decades, albeit of more modest proportions. And these have been very popular among Dhaka's shoppers who throng the malls from opening to closing time.

It all began with New Market, once the city's most popular 'hang out'. In fact, New Market is regarded as a milestone among Dhaka's modern shopping centres. Prof. Dr. Abu Sayeed M. Ahmed, Chairman of the Architecture Department of the University of Asia Pacific, regards this as a "breaking point". He says, "The social scene was totally different at the time that New Market was established. Previously, it was the men who would mostly do the shopping. It was almost unthinkable that a woman would go shopping. There were so many restrictions on women's movement. Rickshaws would have cloth wrapped all around to conceal the women passengers inside. It was at such a time that New Market was founded. It was then that the breakthrough was made and women began to go out shopping."

He adds, "And the architectural design was also such that it made women feel safe to go shopping once they entered the market."

New Market had all sorts of shops, cafes, photograph studios, a mosque -- a great place for people to hang out. People still remember their regular adda at New Market, taking pictures at Aks Studio, coming surreptitiously to see prospective brides or grooms, etc. "It was a great recreational place," says Dr. Abu Sayeed, "Not just a shopping centre. It was slightly on the outskirts of the town in those days, just away from Old Dhaka. Dhanmondi hadn't been developed at the time."

New Market was established in 1954 on a 25-acre plot of land. It was called Government New Market and was under the Public World Department. In 1985 it was placed under Dhaka Municipality and it was then named New Market.

Initially the rule was that no other shopping market could be built within a three-mile radius of New Market. That rule, however, didn't stick and other markets sprouted up in locale -- Gausia Market, Dhanmondi Hawkers' Market, Chadni Chawk and more. Now there are innumerable shopping centres in the area, along Mirpur Road and Elephant Road.

After New Market, the shopping centre which caught public popularity was Mouchak Market. This was set up in the early eighties.

Then came a whole succession of shopping centres, each smarter and shinier than the one before. There was Polwel Market, Eastern Plaza, Rapa Plaza, Century Arcade, Rifles Square, Metro Shopping Mall and more. These were all air-conditioned, fitted with elevators and escalators. In Gulshan, Pink City still remains the most 'upmarket' mall in town, catering mostly to women's fashion. Despite the steep prices, the mall does brisk business. Then came along the biggest mall of the country at the time, Basundhara Shopping Mall.

This massive mall, alongside its shops and eateries, had a cineplex for screening popular movies from home and abroad. It had shops with local and foreign brands, a food court and more. Yet another "breaking point", says Dr. Abu Sayeed: "These shopping malls also brought changes to our trends in shopping. Window shopping became a big trend -- not everyone went to buy anything specific. These large, cool and attractive malls beckoned the window shopper to browse around with no particular mission in the market. Shopping was often just on impulse, if anything caught the fancy."

It was Basundhara Group which set up the Basundhara shopping mall in 2004. Seeing the immense popularity of this mall, another corporate group of the company, Jamuna, then set about to establish an even bigger mall -- Jamuna Future Park.

Jamuna Future Park has been set up on a 120 bigha plot of land. The authorities are claiming that this is the third largest mall in the world, the largest in Asia. It is nine-storeys high with a covered area of 4.1 million square feet.

In 2008 the authorities began selling the shop spaces in the mall, but then suddenly stopped after 117 shops were sold. They say they wanted to make the mall fully functional before it opened. Some persons might buy the shop space but not open the shop and this would mar the overall operation of the mall. It would leave various zones of the mall idle. This would discourage shoppers from even visiting the shops which were open. So they decided to stop selling shop space and think up different and more effective options.

And official of Jamuna Group says they had two options before them, profit sharing or renting out shop space. The authorities finally decided on renting out shop space and began doing so towards the end of 2010.

AHM Murshed Alam, Manager (Marketing and Sales) of Jamuna Builders Limited, says that they maintain strict rules in renting out the space: "We only rent out space to professional businessmen to ensure that the market will be fully functioning."

So the sixth floor of Jamuna Future Park will be handed over sometime in the middle of this year and it will then open to the public. This floor with an area of 450 thousand will have a food court and an indoor children's park. The spaces on the other floors will then gradually be handed over. The ground to second floor will have men's wear and women's wear, the third floor will be for jewellry and watches, the fourth and fifth floor will be for leather items, tailoring, mobile phones, books and stationery. The mall will also have seven movie theatres, a gym, banquet hall and more.

AHM Murshed Alam says that alongside local brands, the mall will have show rooms for foreign brands too. Jamuna Future Park people have already contacted foreign brands in this regard. A number of Indian jewellry firms have responded positively.

Back to government markets, other than New Market, there are the Gulshan 1 and Gulshan 2 DIT markets, popular among both local and foreign customers.

Source: ProbeNews
 
#242 ·

Astalift, the award winning skin care product of Japan opens its first exclusive sales outlet at city's Molly Capita Center, 76 Gulshan Avenue yesterday. Buyers and viewers are crowding at the sales outlet as major items were being displayed for the customers.

Source: The New Nation
 
#248 ·
Zaki and Jason.kazi
Bashundhara City and Jamuna Future Park not a super store
Bashundhara City and Jamuna Future Park is a shopping mall.

আমাদেরকে আগে জানতে হবে যে, super store ও shopping mall এর পার্থক্য টা কি............
আমি ওখানে বলেছি যে,
SAFE 'N' SAVE
Biggest Super Store in Bangladesh.
আমি এটা বলিনি যে,
SAFE 'N' SAVE
Bigger Shopping Mall in Bangladesh.

Agora, Mina Bazar, Nandan is a Super Store.
SAFE 'N' SAVE is also Super Store.

আমি এখনও বলছি যে,
SAFE 'N' SAVE is the Biggest Super Store in Bangladesh. not Shopping Mall.
Safe 'n' Save is the Biggest super store in Bangladesh.
And it's my challenge
বাংলাদেশে এর চাইতে বড় কোন super store নেই।
যদি বাংলাদেশের কোন প্রান্তে থেকে থাকে তবে আমাকে জানাবেন।










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#249 ·
I wasn't suggesting that Bashundhara City or Jamuna Future park is bigger. I was referring more along the lines of Agora. I am not saying you are wrong, I am more just interested on what the square footage is and how it compares to other retail outlets in Bangladesh. I was just wondering because from the pictures it doesn't look like it is very big and I see from the facebook link you attached that on the page it says that this used to be the largest superstore in Bangladesh but isn't anymore so I was wondering how it compares. Also when you attach an image, you should hosted on websites such as htpp://imgur.com or http:imageshack.us because images hosted on facebook cannot be seen in the post. Thanks again for the information.
 
#254 ·


This Meena Bazar outlet adds to their portfolio to Asad Avenue outlet, Azimpur outlet, Banani outlet, 2 Dhanmondi outlets, Mohammadpur outlet, Kuril outlet, Mirpur 10 outlet, Moghbazar outlet, Shyamoli outlet, Shantinagar outlet and 2 Uttara outlets
 
#255 ·
In search of Cinderella shoes

By Adiba Aruzia Faizi

For Cinderella, that right pair of shoes changed her life; and for many fashionistas the perfect pair of shoes is almost as important. Shoes are like the spices of a look- the wrong kind can truly ruin an outfit while the right kind can give any look an edge. But perhaps finding that right pair is the difficult part in Dhaka city. With countless shops dedicated to embellishing one with clothes, makeup, accessories; this one essential- shoes have really fallen behind. But there is no need to fret anymore as in recent times, Dhaka has seen some new blooming shoe boutiques where one can find the foot wears of their choice and hopefully there are still more to come.


Shimmer

Shimmer shone into glory from July 2011 with its grand opening. This brand sparked up the shoe markets in Dhaka which was backed by CEO Mahjabin Syed, an ex-banker who decided to step in to redefine the shoe market in Dhaka. ‘I wanted to open an exclusive shoe shop for ladies because it was so hard to find good shoes in Dhaka’ says Syed. Rightfully so, as you walk into the shoe-lover’s heaven with a sophisticated white interior sparked with gems of shoes, Shimmer holds a collection of exclusive footwear with party, casual and bridal collections. Their shoes are mainly inspired from the ramps of India, Thailand and China but are nonetheless pieces that are in vogue here. Some shoes that sport the ‘Shimmer’ tag are made to order while the others are sourced from ready stocks.
The shoes are within a wide price window ranging from Tk 1,100 to Tk 9,500. The flats which are studded with stones or beautifully designed with straps and sequence are priced between Tk 1,100 to Tk 1,800. For a bit more exclusive collection of flats, the price range increases along with more dazzling designs. Pump shoes, stilettos and wedged heels shoes are also available amongst the high-heel collection and these are Tk 8,000.
In addition to that, Shimmer also houses a collection of bridal footwear and bags. While the bag- shoe duos are a bit more high range and exclusive, one can always buy just the foot wears that are patterned in traditional patterns which can be paired with saris or shalwar kameezes. The shoes are between the sizes of 35 to 39. Not only that, there are clutches and jewellery that you can choose from while shoe shopping.
To get a true taste of what Shimmer has to offer, visit their showroom to be delighted.
Address: 41, Kemal Ataturk Avenue
Banani, Dhaka



Urban Truth

In August 2011, Pride began its new venture Urban Truth which quickly gained momentum and became one of the trendy brands in the city. Catering to the need of the young and vibrant, Urban Truth’s collection of shoes are hard to resist. The chic high heels can be paired with any western out fit to give it a more edgy look while the flats can also define a look with classiness. Usually a favourite amongst the young, the shoes are such that anyone can find a pick. Urban Truth along with its clothing line also houses shoes in all ranges that are at par with the latest trends.
At a price range between Tk 950 to Tk 5,000, the high heels are available in a variety of designs and colours. Whether it is wedges, sling-backs or pumps, there is an attractive design for almost every type of heals. There are also pretty ballet flats and the stylish flat sandal which come in impressive designs and colours and are reasonably priced between Tk 900 to Tk 3,000. All the shoes are designed by our very own Bangladeshi designers and are manufactured in China.
Urban Truth with its modish interior and equally stylish collection will surely take your breath away. The latest Spring Collection is worth a look. Do check out their show room located in:
House 32, Road 11, Block G
Banani, Dhaka
Tel: 9893747


459 by Lisa Mahbub

For those seeking a bit of glitz and glam for their outfit, 459 is the place to be. Originally starting on a very small scale for exclusive clientele, owner and designer Lisa Mahbub took her hobby for designing and her love for shoes to a whole new level. In August 2008 she opened 459- an exclusive brand outlet specializing in Swarovski studded shoes and bags. Each of the shoes are uniquely designed by Mahbub herself and these are then manufactured in Thailand to give customers both quality and fashionable shoes.
459 house a range of exclusive shoes for both party and casual wear. Starting from flats to kitten heels and stilettos, it has it all. The flats are usually ranged between Tk 5,000 to Tk 6,000 while the kitten heals are within Tk 4,000 to Tk 8,000. These are exclusively studded with Swarovski crystals and the stilettos too are pieces that bedazzle the mind. These are priced between Tk 5,000 to Tk 12,000 and the range varies in accordance to design and quality.
Usually, the shoes come between the sizes of 36 to 41; but for some petite femme with smaller sizes, 459 also designs custom made shoes for sizes below 36. Just choose any designs from the huge collection and you can have one in your own size no matter how small you feet are. On top of that, there are also Swarovski studded clutches and hang bags to match with the shoes. To check out their showroom, visit:
Shop (2nd floor)
Pink City Shopping Mall
Gulshan 2
Tel: 01190459459
Tel: 01617446637


The right kind of shoes with the right outfit can really make a girl feel like a princess. So do check out these exclusive footwear boutiques to find your pair that will give that royal feeling of elegance and style.

Source: New Age
 
#256 ·

Vice Chairman of Bestway Group Tania Sultana Tanvi inaugurating a co-operative super mall namely "Shaat Rong', a sister concern of Bestway Co-operative Commercial Credit Ltd at city's Banani area on Wednesday.
 
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