NSC Bose Road, officially known as Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Road, is called China Bazaar Road due to its historical association with trade and commerce, particularly with goods from China. The name "China Bazar" reflects the street's origins as a marketplace where Chinese goods were traded, a practice that thrived during the British colonial era when merchant ships operated between Calcutta and China's Canton province.
Although the street's name is now primarily a historical reference, it was originally linked to the trade of Chinese wares, which contributed to its identity as a bustling commercial hub.
The name has persisted even as the area evolved, serving as a reminder of its colonial-era significance in regional trade networks.