Tahirpur:A tree plantation programme and clean-up drive took place at Tanguar Haor, an ecologically significant wetland located in the Tahirpur upazila of Sunamganj district today. The event aimed to enhance the environmental conditions of the area and was spearheaded by the Tanguar Haor Development Forum, an environmental organisation.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the programme involved the planting of koroch saplings in the haor region. Additionally, members of the organising body led a clean-up drive to collect waste left by tourists, highlighting the importance of maintaining the natural beauty and ecological balance of Tanguar Haor.
The event commenced at 1100 am near the watchtower area of Tanguar Haor. Tahirpur Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Ripamoni Debi attended as the chief guest, while Tahirpur Sadar Union Parishad Chairman Md Junab Ali was present as a special guest.
During the occasion, the organisers paid tribute to the late freedom fighter and teacher Md Ustar Ali Akhanji. He was posthumously honoured with a commemorative crest in recognition of his significant contributions to improving the quality of education in the haor region.