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With the slogan “Let us plant trees and build a green and beautiful environment,” the Khokon Smriti Social Welfare Association distributed fruit-bearing tree saplings among local residents in Kachua upazila of Chandpur.
The sapling distribution programme was organised on Tuesday (September 29) in the Patwari Bari area of Srirampur village under Karaiya Union of the upazila. The initiative was aimed at encouraging people to plant more trees and contributing to the creation of a greener and healthier environment in the locality.
The programme was presided over by Ela Yasmin, president of the Khokon Smriti Social Welfare Association. Abu Ishaq, Social Services Officer of Kachua Upazila, attended the programme as the chief guest and addressed the gathering.
The programme was conducted by Mofizul Islam Babul, general secretary of the Khokon Smriti Social Welfare Association.
Among others, Md. Sabbir Ahmed, an assistant at the Kachua Social Services Office; Sabbir Hossain Riyad, joint general secretary of the Patients’ Welfare Association under the Department of Social Services; Mainul Islam Mohon, a member of the organisation; Nazrul Islam, treasurer of the Khokon Smriti Social Welfare Association; Mizanur Rahman; Tofail Hossain Mohon; and other local residents were present at the event.
Speaking at the programme, the organisers emphasised the importance of tree plantation in maintaining ecological balance and creating a sustainable environment. They said that increasing green cover is essential for protecting the environment and ensuring a healthier living environment for present and future generations.
The organisers also said that the initiative was undertaken to encourage ordinary people, particularly local residents, to take an active role in tree plantation and environmental conservation. By distributing fruit-bearing saplings, they hoped to promote both environmental protection and the cultivation of useful trees within the community.
At the end of the programme, saplings of various fruit-bearing species were distributed among a significant number of local men and women. The recipients expressed their appreciation for the initiative and said they would plant and care for the saplings around their homes and other suitable places.
The organisers expressed hope that such initiatives would continue in the future and inspire more people to participate in tree plantation programmes, thereby contributing to a greener, cleaner and more beautiful Kachua.