Four floors of high-quality handmade goods await you at the flagship Aarong store, so successful it has spawned several satellite locations around the world. While each floor of the store is air-conditioned, bring your walking shoes because there is no elevator. Also be aware that the prices here are not negotiable and might be more than you would pay elsewhere in Dhaka. However, the quality of items here is top-notch and well worth the price. In addition, Aarong accepts most major credit cards.
The first floor (located on the second floor of the building) houses items that include women's fashions such as salwar kameez (long tunics over loose pajama bottoms), shoes, and silver and pearl jewelry. On the second floor you will find a sari for every occasion: silk, cotton, and the traditional and unique Bangladeshi jamdani weave. The third floor houses men's fashions such as silk punjabis (long tunics), lungis (plaid cotton sarongs), shirts, vests and shoes. The fourth floor has handicrafts including brass items such as candlesticks and knick-knacks, macrame items, handwoven baskets, and even dolls.
Top off your shopping expedition with a snack of tea and samosas at the cafe located on the top floor overlooking the intersection of Mirpur Road and Manik Mia Avenue. Enjoy watching the traffic go by and the view of the Parliament building down the way.