Kawran Bazar in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Kawran Bazar is a massive wholesale market located in the center of Dhaka, and one of the largest wholesale markets in South Asia by some accounts. While it technically operates 24/7, some of the liveliest times are in the middle of the night and wee hours of the morning. 2 am fruit auction, anyone? Kawran Bazar serves as a wholesale hub for Dhaka's essential food commodities. According to one source, the market handles a whopping 57% of the city's daily vegetable supply, not to mention the masses of fruits and other products. There’s an entire section dedicated to meat, with livestock wait...