Dhaka’s flower markets buzz with activity during February, especially for Valentine’s Day and Pahela Falgun. Roses, marigolds, and chrysanthemums dominate, reflecting both vibrant sales and the cultural significance of floral traditions in the city.
During the Mughal period, gardens were a ubiquitous element of the city landscape. Dhaka, once capital of the Bengal Subah, was no exception, and the names of some areas of the city such as Shahbag, Lalbag,
Dhaka’s flower markets buzz with activity during February, especially for Valentine’s Day and Pahela Falgun. Roses, marigolds, and chrysanthemums dominate, reflecting both vibrant sales and the cultural significance of floral traditions in the city.
During the Mughal period, gardens were a ubiquitous element of the city landscape. Dhaka, once capital of the Bengal Subah, was no exception, and the names of some areas of the city such as Shahbag, Lalbag,
