Bashundhara Tissue, Shuvosangho launch tree plantation drive at Dinajpur Government College

Bashundhara Tissue and Bashundhara Shuvosangho jointly organised a tree plantation and sapling distribution programme at Dinajpur Government College on Monday as part of efforts to promote environmental conservation and build a greener Bangladesh.

Held under the theme “A Beautiful Tomorrow in Green”, the programme saw the plantation of fruit-bearing, forest and medicinal trees on the college campus, alongside the distribution of saplings among students.

Teachers, students and members of Bashundhara Shuvosangho participated in the event held on the college premises. Students receiving saplings were encouraged to plant them at their homes and surrounding areas and ensure regular care.

Principal of Dinajpur Government College Professor Md Lutfor Rahman attended the programme as the chief guest. Special guests included Teachers’ Council General Secretary Dolowar Hossain, Assistant Professor and Head of the History Department Md Abu Bakkar Siddique, History Department Lecturer and Bashundhara Shuvosangho adviser Sabbir Rahman, and Lecturer of the Department of Islamic History and Culture Abdus Sabur.

Addressing the event, Prof Rahman said tree plantation has become increasingly important amid climate change, environmental pollution and ecological imbalance.

“A tree not only makes the environment greener but also contributes to building a safe and habitable world for future generations,” he said.

Speakers highlighted the importance of raising environmental awareness among young people, noting that Bashundhara Shuvosangho’s social and humanitarian activities help foster responsibility, positive values and a spirit of public service among students.

Joint General Secretary of the central committee of Bashundhara Shuvosangho, Md Yasir Arafat Rafi, said there was no alternative to tree plantation in protecting the environment and mitigating the adverse impacts of climate change.

He added that the organisation has been carrying out plantation drives nationwide involving young people to advance the country’s greening movement.

Among those present were Arup Kumar Roy, President of the Bashundhara Shuvosangho Dinajpur Government College branch; Vice-Presidents Shahriar Kabir, Prodipa Rani, Md Abdullah Al Mamun and Naimur Rahman Durjoy; General Secretary Zakir Hossain Rifat; Joint General Secretary Mehedi Hasan; Assistant Organising Secretaries Md Atikul Islam Atik, Anannya Anu and Asadun Nahar Mukta; Information Secretary Md Monaim Hasan Niyon; Assistant Sports Secretary Selim Arif; Literary Affairs Secretary Paowel Chandra Dev Sharma; Human Welfare Affairs Secretary Anjali Sarkar; and Social Welfare Affairs Secretary Jahangir Alam Pradhan, along with other members of the executive committee.