Rangamati:A month-long palm seed planting programme was launched in Rangamati district today, with the aim of reducing the risks of lightning strikes and maintaining environmental balance. The initiative was organized by the social voluntary organisation Hill Service and took place at the Central Shaheed Minar premises this morning.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the programme was inaugurated by Lieutenant Colonel Md. Ekramul Rahat, the zone commander of Rangamati Sadar Army Zone, who planted palm seeds on the premises. The event was chaired by Minara Begum, president of Hill Service, and attended by several notable figures, including Anwar Al Haque, adviser to the organisation and president of the Rangamati Press Club, and Md. Saiful Islam Shakil, adviser to the organisation and organising secretary of the district BNP.
Lt. Col. Ekramul Rahat, addressing the programme as the chief guest, emphasized the importance of tree plantation for protecting the natural environment. He encouraged everyone to promote tree plantation activities from their respective positions and lauded the palm seed planting initiative as a commendable effort to prevent natural disasters, including lightning strikes. He also assured that the Sadar Army Zone would continue to provide comprehensive support to ensure the success of the programme.