Chowk Bazaar

Beside the market square is Chawk Mosque, built by Shaista Khan in 1676.

Chawk Bazar has a great significance in Bengali culture during Ramadan.

While its popularity as a business hub has diminished over the years, Chawk Bazaar is the busiest iftar market.

"[3] Other iconic dishes includes Shahi jilapi, popularly known as "Sunflower Jalebis",[4] Beguni, Piyaju, Keema Paratha, Beauty lassi, Koel roast, Dim chop, Alur chop, Puran Dhaka Haleem, Hajir Biryani, Chickpeas, fruits, Pithas and Mishtis (Bengali sweets) like Sandesh, Roshogolla, Chomchom, Rasmalai, Bakarkhani, Pantua, Chennar Jilapi, etc.

In 2023 UNESCO added iftar to its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

General view of the market place, 1885. Picture shows the Bibi Mariam Cannon
Shahi jilapi , popular for its large size.
Traditional Bengali iftar items