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FLOWER-FAIR-RAJSHAHI (with picture)
4-day flower fair begins in Rajshahi
RAJSHAHI, Jan 28, 2019 (BSS)- Like the previous years, a four-day ‘One Bank
Flower Fair-2019’ began in the city today aimed at meeting the gradually
increasing demand of the flower-loving people.
Rajshahi Boikali Sangha (RBS) and One Bank Limited jointly organised the
fair at Moni Bazar premises in the metropolis.
Different nursery owners of the city have set up more than 20 stalls that
are displaying a wide range of blossoms.
The fragrance of different types of roses, marigolds, gerberas, orchids,
lilies, tulips, daffodils, petunias, sunflowers, morning glories, poppies,
gardenia, bougainvillea, snapdragons, dahlia, nasturtium, begonia, evening
primrose, clematis, knight queen, daisies, chrysanthemums, winter flowers,
bleeding hearts, cosmos, hollyhock and many others wafting through the air
has been attracting throngs of people to the fair.
Commissioner of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police AKM Hafiz Akter addressed the
inaugural session as the chief guest with RBS President AYM Moniruzzaman in
the chair.
Vice-President and Branch Manager of One Bank Limited Abdul Mannan, RBS
General Secretary Roisuddin Babu and Fair Convener Shariful Abedeen also
spoke.
“Due to variation in climate, topography and vegetation, the region has a
diversity of ornamental plants which need to be scientifically cultivated to
promote export,” said Sadrul Islam, Director of Rajshahi Chamber of Commerce
and Industry after visiting the fair.
Talking to BSS, he said various species of flowers grow in the region and
measures should be taken to cultivate more flowers to export.
“Flowers are the most beautiful gifts of nature and people of all ages love
flowers, so farmers should be encouraged to promote flower farming,” said Dr
Bidhan Chandra Das, a senior professor of Rajshahi University.
“Flower is a gift that cannot be measured with money and that’s the beauty
of it,” said Rabiul Alam, a student of Rajshahi New Government Degree College
who visited the fair this morning.
The fair will remain open from 9 am to 9 pm every day.
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