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Summer blooms brighten DU campus

Summer is not only the season of heat in Bangladesh, but also the season of colours. While severe heat, humidity and sudden showers mark the season, nature adorns itself in a range of hues. The most notable element are the summer blooms that brighten up the landscape and ease the mind.

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Published : 22 Apr 2025, 12:30 AM

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Summer blooms brighten DU campus

Summer is not only the season of heat in Bangladesh, but also the season of colours. While severe heat, humidity and sudden showers mark the season, nature adorns itself in a range of hues. The most notable element are the summer blooms that brighten up the landscape and ease the mind.

Madhumaloti or Madhumanjari blooms in the summer and monsoon season. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

The strong sunlight in summer seems to set fire to the red Roktoraag flowers. There was a time this Roktoraag flower adorned the gardens of Dhaka’s Nawabs. The photo is taken at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Dhaka University. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Angelica is a flower that blooms on an herbaceous plant. The photo has been taken at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Dhaka University. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Different summer flowers add to the beauty of the Dhaka University campus. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Jasmine flowers bloom at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Dhaka University. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Jhumko Joba, a kind of hibiscus, blooms at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Dhaka University. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

The flower looks somewhat like the “Kalke” part of a hookah. Perhaps that is why it is known as the “Kalke” flower. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Different summer flowers add to the beauty of the Dhaka University campus. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Different summer flowers add to the beauty of the Dhaka University campus. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Different summer flowers add to the beauty of the Dhaka University campus. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

“Kanakchanpa”- a pretty flower with a beautiful fragrance – can be seen at the Faculty of Fine Arts. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

“Kanakchanpa”- a pretty flower with a beautiful fragrance – can be seen at the Faculty of Fine Arts. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

This photo of Debkanchon flowers has been taken at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Dhaka University. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

White, red, pink and yellow Kathgolap peep through the leaves during the summer. The flower catches the eye with its impeccable beauty. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

White, red, pink and yellow Kathgolap peep through the leaves during the summer. The flower catches the eye with its impeccable beauty. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Nagalingam flower blooms at Dhaka University’s Curzon Hall. This attractive bloom resembles snake hoods and probably got its name from the resemblance. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Nagalingam flower blooms at Dhaka University’s Curzon Hall. This attractive bloom resembles snake hoods and probably got its name from the resemblance. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Nagalingam flower blooms at Dhaka University’s Curzon Hall. This attractive bloom resembles snake hoods and probably got its name from the resemblance. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Nagalingam flower blooms at Dhaka University’s Curzon Hall. This attractive bloom resembles snake hoods and probably got its name from the resemblance. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Amid the scorching heat of summer, Krishnachura flowers exude an aura of brightness. Dhaka University houses a lot of Krishnachura trees. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Yellow Tabbuia blooms at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Dhaka University. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

“Monkey Brush” flowers bloom at the Botanical Garden in the Department of Botany at Curzon Hall. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

“Monkey Brush” flowers bloom at the Botanical Garden in the Department of Botany at Curzon Hall. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Clusters of “Sonalu” shine bright in the sunlight. The photo has been taken at the Curzon Hall premises of Dhaka University. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Different summer flowers add to the beauty of the Dhaka University campus. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

The bright coloured “Kanakchura” brightens up the summer months. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

The “Kurchi” flower, which resembles a piece of white cloud plucked from the sky, can be seen dotting the trees throughout the summer. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

“Jarul” is a purple summer flower. The photo is taken at Dhaka University campus. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

Amid the scorching heat of summer, Krishnachura flowers exude an aura of brightness. Dhaka University houses a lot of Krishnachura trees. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

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