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years but is coming back as business picks up for 2022.

They said they’ve started to sell their collection of roses, marigold, gladiolus, calendula, orchid and more since early morning, both in retail figures and in bulk.

Shefali Phul Ghar, Anika Pushpa Bitan and Eco Flower Shop stand side-by-side at Shahbagh’s flower hub. They’re usually pretty popular even on regular days, and ahead of the New Year, customers are coming here all day.

Crowds were noticed in front of Shapla Pushpa Kendro, Phul Bahar Pushpa Kendro, Phultala Flower House, Phultala Flower Shop, Nilkantha and more.

According to Shahbagh Bottala Small Flower Traders Association, from Shahbagh Mor to Shishu Park Gate and Shahbagh Police Station gate, there are around 51 flower shops.

Its president Abul Kalam Azad told this newspaper, business is always good from December to April. For the rest of the year, sales come from Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, as these days see the most number of wedding and other ceremonies.

He suggested that our readers buy a bouquet for their loved ones to mark this step into the New Year, and say Happy New Year!