The demand for candles went up recently due to an increase in load-shedding. This is reviving the candle factories that were almost closed years ago when demand hit rock bottom.
Candle factory workers now have a busy time at work. Candles are sold at Tk 45-55 per dozen depending on their sizes.
The pictures are from a candle factory in Dhaka’s Kamrangirchar. Wholesale traders in Dhaka’s Moulavibazar buy candles directly from this factory.
Workers of the factory earn around Tk 2,000-2,500 per week.
