Narinjara news
Burmese Gems in
Dhaka, 3 February: The Burmese stall at the ongoing Dhaka International Trade Fair has
become well-known for selling ‘the most costly items’, according to a
stall-owner in the fair.
The items
to be found in the Burmese gems stall include gold jewellery with precious
Burmese stones like emerald, ruby, jade, sapphire and diamonds as well as
cultured pearls. The ornaments are
priced at 2500 to half a million taka, which is equal to US$50 to $9,000. For the fair-goers the Burmese jewellery has
a different kind of appeal since the general people here are not much aware
about the value of precious stones.
The
stall-owner also said that, the items in the Burmese stall catch the eyes of
the affluent and high-ranking officials with dubious earnings. About two dozen of Burmese sales persons
including beautiful girls have been running the stall, said our correspondent.
On being
questioned the salespersons declined to tell the exact sales proceedings of the
day but confirmed that the sale is satisfactory. The Burmese flag is seen flying on top of the
stall. Security guards have been posted
outside and only one door for entrance and exit marks the Burmese uniqueness.
Other
stalls in the fair include those from