Ashok Bikram Chakma, the newly appointed Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Debidwar in Cumilla, has been facing interruptions in his official duties as numerous people from various professions visit his office daily to greet him with flowers. He joined the post on Monday afternoon, and since then, the influx of well-wishers has continued, creating a crowd at his office.

The excessive flower greetings have sparked mixed reactions among locals and on social media. Some Facebook users criticized the practice, suggesting that the government should restrict such gestures to prevent flattery, while others questioned the necessity of non-officials presenting flowers. A local journalist commented that the UNO was becoming exhausted from receiving so many greetings. The issue drew further attention when a parliamentary candidate from Ganadhikar Parishad, Jasim Uddin, also presented flowers to the UNO, triggering online criticism.

When asked about the disruption, UNO Ashok Bikram Chakma said that while the greetings did not halt work, he had to work extra hours. He praised the hospitality of the people of Debidwar and expressed his appreciation for their warm welcome.