Cumilla: A month-long tree fair and tree plantation campaign has commenced in Cumilla district, focusing on the theme "Planned Afforestation, Build a Green Bangladesh". The event is organized by the district administration in collaboration with the social forest department and is held at the town hall ground.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the inauguration ceremony was presided over by Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Pankaj Barua, who served as the chief guest. The event took place at the Cumilla Club hall room, with Divisional Forest Officer GM Mohammad Kabir chairing the session.
Several notable figures attended the inauguration, including Additional Superintendent of Police Shamim Kuddus Bhuiyan, Additional Deputy Director of the Department of Agricultural Extension Anwarul Islam Jewel, and Range Officer of Cumilla Social Forestry Division Dilip Kumar Das.
The fair is set to run for a month, providing various nurseries from the district the opportunity to showcase and sell their fruit, forest, medicinal, and ornamental tree saplings.