Tree plantation programme held in Thakurgaon

Bashundhara Tissue and Bashundhara Shuvosangho jointly organised a tree plantation and sapling distribution programme in Pirganj upazila of Thakurgaon on Thursday to promote a greener future.

The programme, organised by the Pirganj upazila unit of Bashundhara Shuvosangho, was held at Doel Kindergarten School.

Saplings of fruit, forest and medicinal trees were distributed among all students of the school. Organisers also planted several trees on the school premises.

Among those present were Pirganj Press Club President Zainal Abedin Babul, General Secretary Nosrate Khoda Rana, journalist Mamunur Rashid Mintu, Bashundhara Shuvosangho Pirganj upazila President Tarek Hossain, General Secretary Delowar Hossain Dulal, members Belal Hossain, Golam Rabbani, Rezaul Islam and Sukdeb Saha, teachers Shimul Das, Faruk Hossain, Ashraful Islam, Saifun Nahar, Brishti Akter, Rimu Akter, Imrul Kayes Mona and Mitu, along with local teachers, guardians and distinguished residents.

Speakers at the discussion highlighted the importance of large-scale tree plantation in addressing the adverse impacts of climate change.

They said trees not only help keep the environment green but also play a vital role in protecting human life and biodiversity. They stressed the need to encourage children to develop the habit of planting and caring for trees from an early age.

The speakers also said active participation by the younger generation is essential to building a greener, cleaner and more liveable Bangladesh, adding that handing a sapling to a student is also entrusting them with the responsibility of protecting the future.