For Valentine’s Day, flowers take precedence over cards, chocolates and other gifts, and that is why they remain in great demand in stores. Mohiuddin, proprietor of Phool Ghar in Tangail town’s Victoria Road, told the Dhaka Tribune that he starts to receive orders for large volumes of flowers from the beginning of February, and that intensifies by February 10-12. “But as the days draw nearer to Falgun and Valentine’s Day, the demand goes up significantly. There are nine flower traders on Victoria Road, including me. “Flowers are being produced at upazila level, as flowering plants are being cultivated in several of the district’s horticulture centres.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 13, 2019 15:56 UTC