Rajshahi:A four-day second annual bonsai exhibition commenced in Rajshahi today, highlighting the beauty and diversity of miniature trees.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the event is organized by the Barendra Bonsai Society and aims to promote the art of bonsai, which involves growing and shaping trees of various species in miniature forms. The exhibition was inaugurated this afternoon at the Zilla Parishad auditorium premises in the C and B Mor area of the city.
Land Minister Mizanur Rahman Minu attended the inaugural ceremony as the chief guest. He noted that bonsai is more than a technique for keeping trees small; it is an art form that requires patience, care, and creativity. He emphasized that through long-term nurturing, a tree is given an aesthetic shape, with each step reflecting the artist's planning, skill, and dedication.
The programme was presided over by Barendra Bonsai Society President Khandaker Muhammad Ali. Other notable attendees included the organisation's Vice-President Mosidul Haque Asad, General Secretary Nawrosh Ali Mahim, and Joint General Secretary Khandaker Musleh Uddin, along with members of the organisation and bonsai enthusiasts.
Various species and artistic forms of bonsai are on display at the exhibition. The organisers hope the exhibition will help visitors learn about the art of bonsai and encourage greater interest in trees.