In this free market economy, cultivation of flower has become a source of income for at least 15,000 men and women in Kolagathia. More and more people are becoming interested as flower cultivation occupies more than 155 hectares in the district, say Bandar upazila agriculture office. Aside from Shabdi, flowers are being cultivated in Digholdi, Shelsardi, Madhabpasha, Aichtala, Shambhupura union of Sonargaon upazila, and Masumabad and Bholabo of Rupganj upazila. Flower cultivation has massive potential for earning foreign currency." Shudheb Chandra Das was the first to start cultivating flowers in Shabdi which inspired other unemployed individuals like him to join.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 25, 2020 15:33 UTC