Bangladesh floriculture businesses said that recently the use of flowers has vastly increased among the young especially, as changing cultural practices combine with enhanced consumerism in a growing economy. The calendar these days is packed with days when flower sellers can make a killing, and the export market is gradually picking up. These are the trends that have expedited the growth of the flower business in the country.
Even artificial flowers are gaining in popularity gradually, thanks to their use during different occasions including marriage, political and cultural programs, mainly as decorative items.
According to floriculture industry insiders, the country’s flowers and floral products are being exported to different countries including India, Pakistan, Italy, Portugal, Middle East countries (especially Saudi Arabia), the United States, South Korea, the Philippines, Singapore, Japan, Germany, Britain, Denmark and France.
Anwar Faruque, former secretary of Agriculture Ministry, said, “We can earn a huge amount of foreign currency if we can cultivate flowers properly. We noticed that the demand of Bangladeshi flowers is positive to world markets. So we should facilitate the cultivation process and train up farmers in this regard.
“The government and involved people of the sector have to move for introducing modern technologies and ensuring supply of newer seeds, building warehouses and cold storages”.
