Asia Album: Chinese blankets popular in Bangladesh's markets

A customer visits a shop selling blankets at a market in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Dec. 14, 2023. (Xinhua)

DHAKA, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- Sales of blankets and other warm clothes have gained momentum in markets in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka, frequented by all classes of people, particularly the middle-income group. Thanks to their affordability and attractive designs, readymade garment stores are now attracting many customers with ample collections of Chinese blankets.

Customers look at Chinese blankets at a roadside stall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Dec. 14, 2023. (Xinhua)

Salesmen show Chinese blankets at a roadside stall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Dec. 14, 2023. (Xinhua)

Customers look at Chinese blankets at a roadside stall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Dec. 14, 2023. (Xinhua)

Salesmen show Chinese blankets at a roadside stall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Dec. 14, 2023. (Xinhua)

Customers look at Chinese blankets at a roadside stall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Dec. 14, 2023. (Xinhua)

A salesman carries Chinese blankets at a roadside stall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Dec. 14, 2023. (Xinhua)

Customers look at Chinese blankets at a roadside stall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Dec. 14, 2023. (Xinhua) ■