The Birulia Union at Savar is known as Golap Gram or the village of roses because rose gardening has become the primary income source for most of the residents in the last couple of years.
With the Pahela Phalgun and Valentine's Day nearing and the demands rising high, the farmers and wholesalers are spending time collecting and packing flowers.
As the yield is better this year, the growers are busy tending the garden hoping for extra profit. The Upazila Agriculture Office has set a target of selling flowers worth Tk20 crore this season.
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