Bangladesh, Oct. 14 -- As the date draws near, Durga Puja shopping has gained momentum in Sylhet. Driven by the festive spirit, shopping malls and clothing stores across the city are seeing an increasing influx of customers.

Shoppers are busy visiting various stores from morning till night to pick out their favorite outfits, with the shopping activity particularly bustling from the afternoon through the evening.

Sharadiya Durga Puja, the main religious festival of the Hindu community, begins this coming Friday with *Shasthi Puja*.

As the festival approaches, the shopping frenzy intensifies. A visit on Tuesday to areas such as Zindabazar, Bandar Bazar, Nayasarak, Kumarpara, Jail Road, Barutkhana, Lamabazar, and Mahajanpatti revealed sh...