Source: Kazi Tahsin Agaz Apurbo

After eating a full fledged meal, most of us Bangalis still hold the tradition of eating a well made paan which perfectly sits as the cherry on top of a perfect feast. All though the current generation are not much into this delicacy as the older generations, paan still holds a special place as an after dinner delight in parties and weddings. A crowd of people can always be found around the local paanwallah (sellers). One such joint which is already immensely popular among the city people is located at Nazimuddin road and goes by the name 'Javed Mamar Mishti Paan'. The man behind this famous shop is none other than Muhammad Javed aka Javed Mama.

Source: Kazi Tahsin Agaz Apurbo

Existing right beside the famous Nirob hotel for nearly a year, Javed's paan shop has grabbed a lot of attention. After studying till the seventh grade, he has been a part of the paan community of Old Dhaka. “I have been in the paan business for almost 27 years. I started off with just a cart, like every other paan sellers but never in my dreams had I imagine that my paans would be so popular among my customers,” says Javed. Other than his friendly attitude, the reason behind his paan shop's success is his famous Sachi Shahi Paan. “As this paan has no acidic taste, the shahi paan is recognised as the last piece of the puzzle for a satisfied tummy.”

Source: Kazi Tahsin Agaz Apurbo

Other than the Shahi paan, Javed also serves the well known Rajhahi paan with areca nut (supari) which is mostly for the hardcore paan lovers. He buys most of his ingredients from Sham Bazaar and Thatari Bazaar which Javed hand picks first thing in the morning. “I prefer quality over quantity which is why I just sell only two kinds of paan. But as you can see, by the grace of the Almighty, business is getting on pretty well. I am able to feed my family and send my children to school, and that is good enough for me.”