Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- The publishing industry and flower business are hard hit this year, primarily because of inflationary pressure and the Covid-19 pandemic that is now on the retreat. Among the items that are witnessing a decline in sales include books and flowers.

Flower trade has declined by 25-30 per cent while book trade by 30-35 per cent since 2020, said traders and publishers.

February is the peak month for trade of flowers and books when 'Ekushey Book Fair' in Dhaka and other many cities and towns are held and spring festival and Valentine's Day are celebrated,

According to Bangladesh Flower Society (BFS), National Nursery Society of Bangladesh (NNSB) and state-backed Hortex Foundation, flower and foliage business boomed to its p...