Dhaka, March 9 -- From glittering lehengas and party gowns to classic panjabis, Dhaka's markets have transformed into a colourful sea of children's fashion as the Eid-ul-Fitr shopping season finally gathers momentum.

While high-end shopping complexes reported a surge in footfall over the weekend, smaller traders and footpath vendors are still waiting for their peak sales period to begin.

At Bashundhara City Shopping Complex, the demand for girls' ethnic wear like sararas, ghararas, and lehengas is exceptionally high.

Md Moniruzzaman, manager of Maisha World, told bdnews24.com: "Sales started a bit late this Ramadan, but since Friday, the crowd has grown. We had good sales on Friday and Saturday."

He noted a distinct preference for imp...