DC Park in Chattogram’s Fouzdarhat has become place of attraction for city dwellers for vibrant display of colourful flowers along the sea beach after the district administration developed the park inspired by Dubai's renowned Miracle Garden.

A month-long flower festival will begin at the park on Thursday (January 25, 2024) evening.

The festival, organized for the second time, promises a delightful experience for visitors with a collection of 127 species of exotic flowers. In addition to the floral extravaganza, the event features added attractions such as kite flying, traditional sweets festival, boat exhibitions, art displays, and a music festival.

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Once infamous as a drug den near the Fouzdarhat area on the Link Road in Chattogram city, DC Park was transformed into a 194-acre park by the district administration.

The various species of flowers capture the attention of visitors, not just through their colours but also through the artistic arrangements.

Chattogram Deputy Commissioner Abuul Bashir Mohammad Fakhruzzaman said, "The flower festival, starting today, is the second edition of the event initiated by the district administration. This year, the park will also be illuminated in the evenings to enhance the attraction."

Within the park, there is a heavenly kingdom of flowers with more than 127 species, surrounded by a vast pond where kayaking takes place. There are also arrangement of boat rides, art exhibitions by 100 artists, a book fair, a violin show, a kite festival, traditional sweets festival, puppet shows, and daily cultural performances to enchant visitors.

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Chattogram District Administration reported that the park has been adorned with tulips imported from the Netherlands. The entry fee for visitors this year is set atTk 30.

Mentioning the efforts behind the festival, UNO of Sitakunda, M Rafiqul Islam, said, "The drug den has been transformed into a kingdom of flowers. Seeing the enthusiasm of the people last year, we are going to arrange bigger this year with a month-long festival."

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