Fish Markets of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Sham Bazar, Sadar Ghat

Sham Bazar Fish Market is a retail fish market in Dhaka South. This is a Dhaka City Corporation owned fish market mainly caters to people of Sadar ghat, Jingira, Kadomtoli, Keranigonj localities of Dhaka city. However, more than 10000 buyers visit this market everyday.

Market Owner:

Dhaka City Corporation

Type of Market:

Retail market

Address:

Sham Bazar Fish Market
Chittaranjan Avenue,Sadar Ghat
Dhaka

How to get there:

Bus Routes: Bus no. 7, Bihangon, Tanzil, Bahadursha etc.

What fishes can you buy from here:

Marine fishes: Sardine, Poa, Cat Fish, Datina, Vetki etc.
Fresh water fishes: Hilsa, Rohu, Catla, Mrigle, Silver Carp, Grass Carp, Tilapia, Pangas, Shing, Boal, Shol, Puti, Mola etc.

Source of Fish:

Rajsahi, Barishal, Jattrabari

Working hours:

7 Days in a week: 08.00 AM to 12.00 PM & 02.00 to 09.00 PM

No of Fish Stalls:

16

Infrastructure/ Improvement /Upgradation of basic facilities:

Most of the retailers use ice box to keep the fish fresh.
Hygiene and sanitary conditions are poor.
Communication facilities are good.