Tree plantation programme held at Barishal University

As part of its nationwide initiative to protect the environment through tree plantation, Bashundhara Shuvosangho organised a tree plantation programme at Barishal University (BU) on Sunday.

The programme was held in front of the university's school building, where various fruit-bearing and medicinal saplings, including mango, jackfruit, guava and neem, were planted.

Assistant Proctor of the university Dr Gazi Sakhawat Hossain was present at the programme. Also present were Bashundhara Shuvosangho Barishal University branch General Secretary Mehrab Hossain, Vice-President Nur Islam Nion, Assistant Organising Secretary Shimu Akter, Office Secretary Abdullah Al Mamun, and Event Secretary Sumaiya Siraj Simi, among others.

Assistant Proctor Dr Gazi Sakhawat Hossain said, "This is a very wonderful initiative. I will always stand by you in any such positive and good endeavour. Trees are our best friends. However, our responsibility does not end with planting trees; it is also necessary to ensure their proper care. I hope you will take good care of these saplings."

Mehrab Hossain, general secretary of the Bashundhara Shuvosangho Barishal University branch, said, "Alongside protecting the environment, one of our main goals is to encourage students to develop an interest in planting trees. Bashundhara Shuvosangho has always been working on humanitarian and social development initiatives."