Shuvosangho plants trees, distributes saplings in Barguna

Bashundhara Shuvosangho, in collaboration with Bashundhara Tissue, organised a tree plantation and sapling distribution programme in Amtali upazila of Barguna on Thursday under the slogan "A Beautiful Future Through Greenery."

The programme was held at Chunakhali Board Government Primary School with the aim of promoting environmental conservation and building a greener and more liveable future for the next generation.

Students, guardians and local residents enthusiastically participated in the event, turning the school premises into a vibrant hub of environmental awareness and action.

As part of the programme, 100 saplings were planted on the school grounds and surrounding areas. Another 100 saplings were distributed among students, parents and local residents.

The distributed saplings included fruit-bearing, medicinal, forest and flowering plants. Among them were mango, blackberry, jackfruit, guava, hog plum, wood apple and Indian gooseberry, as well as medicinal plants such as neem, haritaki and arjun.

Speaking as the chief guest, Kaysur Rahman (Faku), former chairman and Joint General Secretary of Amtali upazila BNP, said tree plantation is one of the most effective ways to combat the adverse impacts of climate change.

"Large-scale tree plantation is essential to maintain ecological balance, preserve biodiversity and ensure a safer planet for future generations," he said, urging social organisations and citizens to complement government efforts in protecting the environment.

Special guest Md Anwarul Kabir, head teacher of Chunakhali Board Government Primary School, praised Bashundhara Shuvosangho for its continued contributions to social welfare and environmental protection.

"Tree plantation is not merely a ceremonial activity; it is an investment in a greener and safer future for the next generation," he said.

Among others present were Khokon Hawlader, General Secretary of Ward No. 5 BNP of Kukua Union, Abdullah Al Mamun, Kamrun Nahar, Fatema Begum, Nazmun Nahar, Mariam, Shamsun Nahar, Kohinur and Al Amin Miraj.

Bashundhara Shuvosangho Amtali upazila unit Adviser Md Al Amin (Babu), Literary and Cultural Affairs Secretary Gazi Nasir, and members Talukdar Md Masud Rana, Md Nazmul Hasan, Imran Hossain and Masum Billah participated in the programme and assisted in the plantation and distribution activities.