Description:
Marigold (Gada Phool) flowers in a shop in the Cheragi Pahar area. The flower industry in Bangladesh has seen significant growth, now valued at approximately Tk 1,500 crore ($150 million USD) and employing about 1.5 million people. The market is expanding by 10-15% annually, driven by demand for flowers at cultural, religious, and personal events. Despite challenges like sourcing quality flowers and timely deliveries, local businesses and online services continue to fuel growth in Bangladesh. Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Credits:
Rafayat - (Bangladesh) Kkhan/Majority World
Description:
Marigold (Gada Phool) flowers in a shop in the Cheragi Pahar area. The flower industry in Bangladesh has seen significant growth, now valued at approximately Tk 1,500 crore ($150 million USD) and employing about 1.5 million people. The market is expanding by 10-15% annually, driven by demand for flowers at cultural, religious, and personal events. Despite challenges like sourcing quality flowers and timely deliveries, local businesses and online services continue to fuel growth in Bangladesh. Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Date Created:
2025-09-02 00:00:00
Author:
Rafayat Khan
Headline:
The Booming Flower Business: A Key Driver of Economic Growth in Bangladesh
Image Description:
Marigold (Gada Phool) flowers in a shop in the Cheragi Pahar area. The flower industry in Bangladesh has seen significant growth, now valued at approximately Tk 1,500 crore ($150 million USD) and employing about 1.5 million people. The market is expanding