Trees planted, saplings distributed at school in Chuadanga

With the aim of raising environmental awareness among students and building a green Bangladesh, Bashundhara Shuvosangho organised a tree-planting programme and distributed saplings in Jibannagar upazila, Chuadanga on Tuesday.

Discussions were also held on tree planting, tree care and the role of the younger generation in protecting the environment.

The programme was held on the premises of Jibannagar Thana Model Pilot Secondary School, with teachers and students of the school, members of Bashundhara Shuvosangho and local dignitaries taking part.

Speaking at the programme, school head teacher Rebeka Sultana said there is no alternative to tree planting in tackling climate change and environmental pollution at present. “It is not enough to simply plant trees; students must also take responsibility for properly caring for them,” she said. Such initiatives will help instil a sense of environmental responsibility among students, she added.

Jahidul Islam, a member of the Jibannagar upazila branch of Bashundhara Shuvosangho, said Bashundhara Shuvosangho has been regularly carrying out various environmental, educational, health and humanitarian activities out of its commitment to society. “Our goal is to build a habitable and green Bangladesh for future generations through tree-planting programmes,” he said.

Members of Bashundhara Shuvosangho upazila branch Tariq Mahbub and Niloy, along with school teachers Matiar Rahman, Jonaet Islam, Billal Hossain and Aynal Haque, among others, took part in the programme. The event was conducted by Zahirul Islam, Jibannagar correspondent of Kaler Kantho.