Fish Markets of Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Bownia Bazar Fish Market is a retail fish market in Dhaka North. This is a Dhaka City Corporation owned fish market mainly caters to people of Pallobi and Mirpur localities of Dhaka city. However, more than 1000 buyers visit this market everyday. Dry fishes are also available here.
Market Owner:
Dhaka City Corporation
Type of Market:
Retail market
Address:
Bownia Bazar 16/12, Pallobi Mirpur-11 Dhaka
How to get there:
Bus Routes: Shikor and Shikhor, Safty, Bikolpo, on way to Mirpur 11 and Pollibi
What fishes can you buy from here:
Marine fishes: Sardine, Poa, Cat fish etc. Fresh water fishes: Hilsa, Rohu, Catla, Mrigle, Silver Carp, Grass Carp, Tilapia, Pangas, Shing, Pabda, Boal, Shol, Tengara, Kazoli, Puti, Mola etc.
Source of Fish:
Kawran Bazar, Mymensingh, Mirpur-1
Working hours:
7 Days in a week: 08.00 AM to 02.00 PM & 04.00 to 11.00 PM
No of Fish Stalls:
52
Infrastructure/ Improvement /Upgradation of basic facilities:
Retailers use ice box to keep the fish fresh. Inadiquate water and ice supply. Hygiene and sanitary conditions are not good. Communication facilities are not good.