Madaripur:In an effort to protect the ecological balance and combat the impacts of climate change, the voluntary organization 'Development Efforts from Society and Humanity' (DESH) planted 2,000 palm seeds in Shibchar, Madaripur today.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the second phase of DESH's tree plantation program took place in Bashkandi union under Shibchar upazila this morning. The event involved planting native varieties of date palm and guava saplings along with 1,000 palm seeds.
Earlier, on October 17, DESH planted native species of Krishnachura (flamboyant), Shimul (silk-cotton), and guava saplings, along with another 1,000 palm seeds, in the Bhandarikandi area of the upazila. This brings the total to 2,000 palm seeds planted across both phases of the initiative.
The tree plantation program was attended by DESH President Wahiduzzaman, senior members Md. Mohiuddin, Md. Masum Mollah, Md. Sajeeb, General Secretary S.M. Delwar Hossain, Shafiqul Islam, and other volunteers. S.M. Delwar Hossain emphasized that DESH is committed to continuing its environmental conservation and human welfare activities, including tree plantation.
DESH President Wahiduzzaman highlighted the importance of transforming tree plantation efforts into a social movement, underscoring the need for everyone to take responsibility for environmental protection. Local resident and lawyer Md. Mohiuddin praised DESH's longstanding commitment to social welfare and environmental conservation in Shibchar.
The organizers and volunteers reiterated their commitment to raising public awareness and continuing greening activities to maintain ecological balance and address climate change challenges.