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A month-long palm seed planting programme was launched in Rangamati today (November 2) to reduce the risks of lightning strikes and help maintain environmental balance.
The social voluntary organisation Hill Service organised the programme at the Central Shaheed Minar premises in the town this morning.
Lieutenant Colonel Md Ekramul Rahat, zone commander of Rangamati Sadar Army Zone, formally inaugurated the initiative by planting palm seeds on the premises.
The inaugural ceremony was chaired by Minara Begum, president of Hill Service.
Among others, Anwar Al Haque, adviser to the organisation and president of Rangamati Press Club; Md Saiful Islam Shakil, adviser to the organisation and organising secretary of the district BNP; Md Abu Sadat, general secretary of the district Jubo Dal; Shahida Akter, adviser to the organisation; Mansur Ahmed, joint general secretary of the Press Club; and former district council member Md Habib Azam attended the event.
Addressing the programme as the chief guest, Lt Col Ekramul Rahat said tree plantation was essential to protecting the natural environment and maintaining ecological balance.
He called upon people from all walks of life to take part in tree plantation initiatives and contribute to environmental conservation.
Describing the palm seed planting initiative as a commendable effort to reduce natural disaster risks, particularly lightning strikes, he said such programmes could play an important role in raising environmental awareness.
He also assured that the Rangamati Sadar Army Zone would extend all-out support to ensure the successful implementation of the month-long programme.