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CHATTOGRAM, Jan 7, 2026 (BSS)- A month-long flower festival is set to begin 
at Faujdarhat DC Park in Sitakunda upazila of the district on Friday (January 
9). 
 
This festival, organised by the district administration for the fourth time, 
will showcase millions of flowers from around 140 species of domestic and 
foreign varieties. 

The festival will run from January 9 to February 8, with daily hours from 10 
am to 8 pm. Cultural programmes will also be held from 4 pm to 8 pm on the 
fair premises. 

Entry tickets are priced at Taka 50 per person and can be purchased at the 
ticket counter or online through the https://dcparkchattogram.com/web/ 
website.
 
The flower festival is just one of the many events happening at the park. 
Other attractions include a multicultural festival, cultural programmes, 
rural fairs, pitha, book and kite festivals, and traditional celebrations. 

The park spans 194 acres along the seashore and is adorned with colorful 
flowers like dahlias, ganda, chrysanthemums, and roses. The ambiance is 
filled with bird songs, rural traditions and the sight of palm trees.
 
The park showcases a variety of local and foreign flowers, emphasizing 
biodiversity and nature conservation. Visitors are already enjoying the 
park's offerings, which include a food court, seating areas, a selfie corner, 
event venues, a floating flower garden, walking paths, playgrounds, a VIP 
zone, a control room, a restaurant, and public toilets. 

Additionally, there are spots for sunset viewing, a tulip garden, and 
temporary play areas.
 
A new zip line has been added to the flower festival venue, enhancing the 
visitor experience. The cultural programme has been diversified to offer a 
range of entertainment options. The beauty of the flower festival is enhanced 
in the evening with the colorful lights illuminating the park.
 
The flower festival, organised by the Chattogram District Administration, 
initially took place at DC Park from February 9 to February 18, 2023. 
Following its success, a month-long festival was held on January 25, 2024, 
featuring 127 types of flowers. Subsequently, on January 4, 2025, the park 
showcased 136 types of flowers, attracting a large number of visitors. This 
year, the park is adorned with over 140 types of flowers for the month-long 
event.
 
The district administration anticipates a significant turnout for this year's 
festival and encourages the public to participate in the various activities. 

The park has transformed into a vibrant ecosystem with the addition of 
flowers and water bodies, attracting butterflies, bees, grasshoppers, 
pancouri, and colorful fish. The festival will showcase a variety of foreign 
winter flower species, including 25 types of roses, stocks, gazania, and 
camellia.
 
Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Zahidul Islam Miah mentioned that the park is 
adorned with 140 species of flowers in different colors such as hollyhock, 
snowbuck, nestium, lily, dahlia, chrysanthemum, and tulips for the festival. 

"Cultural programmes will be held daily throughout the month-long event, with 
performances by cultural groups from various districts and upazilas. Other 
attractions include rural festivals, pitha festivals, book festivals and kite 
festivals," he said.
 
Special events during the festival will include cultural performances, violin 
shows, qawwali evenings, and a stall on the referendum in the elections. 

Students from 16 countries residing in Bangladesh will showcase their 
cultures, along with traditional festivals of the country. 

The park, located in the Faujdarhat section of the Bandar Link Road near 
Chattogram city, was previously a sanctuary for drug addicts. The Chattogram 
District Administration reclaimed 194.18 acres of khas land in Salimpur, 
Sitakunda, and transformed it into the DC Park. Since its establishment, the 
park has become a popular destination for city residents seeking 
entertainment and leisure.