Awareness discussion on increased snake activity held at Islamic University

Bashundhara Shuvosangho organised an awareness discussion and leaflet distribution programme on increased snake activity and safety precautions at the football field of Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia on Wednesday.

Among those present were Nazmul Hussain, president of Shuvosangho Islamic University branch; Khademul Islam, vice president; Arif Billah, general secretary; Manik Hossain, joint general secretary; Hammad Talukdar, finance secretary; and Mawazur Rahman, sports secretary.

Also present were Jisan Nazrul, office secretary of the University Press Club, and Tanim Tanvir, office secretary of the Journalists’ Association.

During the session, Farhana Yasmin, a member of the university’s Snake Rescue Team, conducted an awareness discussion for students on snake-related risks. She discussed precautions students should take around snakes, ways to reduce the likelihood of snake encounters, and what to do in case of an encounter or bite.

Leaflets containing information about different types of snakes, the steps to take following a snakebite, and general safety measures were also distributed among the participating students.

Arif Billah of Shuvosangho said that snake activity has increased on the university campus in recent times. The program was therefore organized by Bashundhara Shuvosangho to raise awareness among students and help them respond appropriately to the situation.