Dewanhat, Chittagong
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LocationDouble Mooring, Chittagong, Bangladesh
Opening datec. 1758
DeveloperChittagong Development Authority
| Location | Double Mooring, Chittagong, Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 22°20′20″N 91°48′48″E / 22.3387791°N 91.8133802°E |
| Opening date | c. 1758 |
| Developer | Chittagong Development Authority |
| Goods sold | Earthenware, Birds |
| Parking | no |
Dewanhat is a popular bazaar in Chittagong, Bangladesh.[1] The name is an adjunct of the words Persian word "Dewan" (a high government ministry) and "hat" (bazaar). It belongs to Double Mooring police station in the west adjacent to Postarpar of the city.[2] Earlier, a bazaar was held here twice a week. In the beginning, the market was big, but now its size is getting smaller.[2] Now there are markets for pigeons and various birds with earthenware and clay pots. Also, daily morning labourers and masons wait here for work.[2]