Fish Markets of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Samobai Bazar

Samobai Bazar Fish Market is a retail fish market in Dhaka, North. This is a Directorate of Cooperative operated fish market mainly caters to people of Azampur localities of Dhaka city. However, it is also a popular destination for fish lovers from other areas as one can get some indigenous fish variety in this market. More than 800 buyers visit this market everyday. Buyers love this place as the products are fresh. Live and dry fishes are also available here.

Market Owner:

Directorate of Cooperative

Type of Market:

Retail market

Address:

Samobai Bazar Azampur, Sector-6 Uttra, Dhaka

How to get there:

Bus Routes: Bus no. 3, 6, 27 and all other buses which go to Gazipur, get down Kakoli Bus stand

What fishes can you buy from here:

Marine fishes: Sardine, Poa, Pomfret, Shrimp, Cat fish etc. Fresh water fishes: Hilsa, Rohu, Catla, Mrigle, Silver Carp, Grass Carp, Tilapia, Pangas, Shing, Pabda, Boal, Shol, Tengara, Kazoli etc.

Source of Fish:

Kawran Bazar, Merul Badda, Voirob Bazar, Jattrabari

Working hours:

7 Days in a week: 08.00 AM to 12.00 PM & 04.00 to 07.00 PM

No of Fish Stalls:

50

Infrastructure/ Improvement /Upgradation of basic facilities:

Need to introduce cold storage within the market premises. Some retailers use ice boxes to keep fish in fresh condition. Hygiene and sanitary conditions are good. Communication facilities are good.