A seven-day Tree Plantation Campaign and Tree Fair commenced today in Tangail district, under the inspiring slogan:
“Let’s do planned afforestation, build a green Bangladesh.”
The event has been jointly organised by the District Administration and the Forest Department, aiming to raise public awareness on the importance of afforestation and environmental sustainability.
Inauguration Ceremony
The campaign was formally inaugurated at Shaheed Smriti Municipal Park this morning by Deputy Commissioner Sharifa Haque.
Prior to the opening, a colourful procession was brought out from the Deputy Commissioner’s office, drawing attention to the importance of planned and conscious tree plantation.
Event Highlights
| Event Element | Details |
| Duration | 7 days |
| Location | Shaheed Smriti Municipal Park, Tangail |
| Organised by | Tangail District Administration & Forest Department |
| Theme/Slogan | “Let’s do planned afforestation, build a green Bangladesh” |
| Number of Stalls | 47 |
| Exhibits | Saplings, tree-related materials, environmental resources |
Distinguished Guests and Speakers
The inaugural ceremony was presided over by Divisional Forest Officer Dr Abu Naser Mohsin Hossain. The event featured notable speakers and dignitaries, including:
- Abdullah Al Mamun – Additional Deputy Commissioner (General)
- Nahida Akhter – Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO)
- Shamsadul Akhter Shamim – President, Tangail Journalists’ Union
- Professor Dr A.S.S. Saifullah – Chairman, Department of Environmental Science and Resource Management, Maulana Bhashani University of Science and Technology
- Dr Lutfunnesa Bari – Professor, Department of Food Technology and Mutation Science
The campaign aims to encourage public participation in building a greener and more sustainable Bangladesh by promoting scientific and organised afforestation practices.
