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Largest craft and artisanal retail store
Aarong's Dhanmondi flagship measures 2,636 m², the largest craft and artisanal store in the world.
Record holderBRAC-Aarong, Dhanmondi
Date achieved30 October 2025
Official statement
Opened on 7 March 2025, BRAC-Aarong's store in Dhanmondi, Dhaka was measured at 2,636 m² and recognised by Guinness World Records on 30 October 2025 as the largest craft and artisanal retail store, showcasing work by artisans from across Bangladesh.
Criteria met
- 01Retail floor area professionally surveyed
- 02Store open to the public
- 03Majority of stock handcrafted
Evidence on file
- Exhibit ADhanmondi, Dhaka
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