PANCHAGARH, Feb 28, 2026 (BSS) - Tentulia in the northern district of Panchagarh is no longer known only for offering views of the majestic 
Kanchenjunga, the border village of Dorjipara has now emerged as a vibrant tulip destination, drawing hundreds of visitors daily and earnings 
comparisons to the Netherlands.
 
For the fifth consecutive year, exotic tulips have bloomed across a sprawling 60-decimal farm in Tentulia, transforming the landscape into a colorful 
spectacle. The garden features around 14,000 tulips in five varieties, including Lalibela (red), Denmark, Strong Gold (yellow), and Mystic Van Eyck 
(pink).
 
Visitors are welcomed through a brightly decorated entrance before stepping into what many describe as a living canvas of flowers swaying in the breeze. 
Special shading systems have been installed to regulate sunlight and temperature, enhancing both the aesthetic appeal and growing conditions of 
the delicate blooms.
 
Crowds from different parts of the country are flocking to the garden each day. With entry regulated through ticket sales, visitors can be seen taking 
selfies, strolling through the fields, and purchasing tulips to gift loved ones.
 
The farm was developed with the efforts of 10 marginalized women entrepreneurs under the initiative of the Eco Social Development Organization 
(ESDO). What began as a pilot project in 2022 has grown into a thriving enterprise, revitalizing the local economy.
 
Farmer Biul Islam said each tulip bulb costs approximately Taka 80 to import from the Netherlands. Cultivation requires intensive daily care and 
protection from adverse weather conditions. Each stem is currently being sold for Taka 100 and enjoys strong demand. In addition to meeting local needs, 
tulips are also being supplied to markets in Dhaka.
 
Tulips, traditionally grown in colder climates, require daytime temperatures of around 15 degrees Celsius and nighttime temperatures near 10 degrees 
Celsius. Buds typically appear within 18 to 20 days of planting, and under favorable conditions, the flowers can last between 25 and 60 days.
 
Abdul Matin, deputy director of the District Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), said the climate in Panchagarh has proven suitable for tulip 
cultivation. "With modern technology and proper care, tulip farming has created strong commercial potential here. We are providing technical support 
to farmers to expand cultivation on a larger scale," he added.
 
ESDO Founder and Executive Director Dr. Muhammad Shahid Uz Zaman said the initiative aims to make small farmers self-reliant and reduce dependence on 
imported tulips. "What started as a dream five years ago has now become a reality. It has also opened up opportunities for eco-community tourism in 
Tentulia," he added.
 
With its vibrant fields and growing commercial success, Tentulia's tulip garden is rapidly emerging as a new symbol of agricultural innovation and rural tourism in northern Bangladesh.