No alternative to trees for improving and saving lives: Dulu

Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu has said trees are indispensable for sustaining and protecting life, as they provide food and shelter, protect people from storms and tidal surges, and supply the oxygen essential for survival.

“Trees are our best friends. There is no alternative to trees for improving and saving lives,” he said.

He said tree plantation was essential to tackling the adverse impacts of climate change and maintaining ecological balance.

Against this backdrop, the government has set a target of planting 250 million trees across the country over the next five years.

The minister made the remarks while briefing journalists after inaugurating a district-wide programme to sow more than 100,000 palm seeds at DC Park in Lalmonirhat on Thursday morning.

The programme was organised by Sabuj Seba Juba Biggan Sangha under the slogan, “Let us build a clean environment and adorn the Earth with greenery.”

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Lalmonirhat Deputy Commissioner Muha Rashedul Haque Pradhan, Superintendent of Police Md Asaduzzaman, Sabuj Seba Juba Biggan Sangha founder Md Khairul Islam and more than 100 volunteers were present at the event.

Later, the minister distributed cheques for financial assistance among underprivileged meritorious students and disadvantaged and distressed people at Lalmonirhat Circuit House.