Rajshahi Correspondent:

As part of the implementation of the 250 million tree plantation program in 5 years announced by the Honorable Prime Minister Mr. Tarique Rahman to preserve the environment, increase greening and combat the adverse effects of climate change, the Bangladesh Nationalist Professional Party, Rajshahi Metropolitan and District Branches have organized the 'Tree Plantation Program-2026'.

The program was held at Hargram Notunpara Cemetery in Rajshahi Metropolitan City at 11 am on Friday (July 24).

The Honorable Administrator of Rajshahi City Corporation and General Secretary of Rajshahi Metropolitan BNP, Mr. Md. Mahfuzur Rahman Riton, was present as the chief guest in the program.

The program was inaugurated by the Founding President of the Central Committee of Bangladesh Nationalist Professional Party, Mr. Ariful Islam Zia.

Special guests were present as General Secretary of the Central Executive Committee of Bangladesh Nationalist Professional Party Eng. Mohammad Shahidul Islam Russell, Vice Presidents Mr. Mohammad Arfin, SM Mizanur Rahman Ahid, Professor Dr. Muhammad Nesar Uddin Talukder, Mr. SA Musa, Mr. Hafez Saifullah Mansur, Senior Joint General Secretary Mr. Nafiz Mahbub and Joint General Secretary Mr. Md. Shahadat Hossain.

Also present were Bangladesh Nationalist Professional Party Rajshahi District President Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman, Rajshahi Metropolitan President Advocate Toufiq Ahsan Titu, Rajshahi Metropolitan General Secretary Md. Mizanur Rahman, Rajshahi District Branch General Secretary Eng. Md. Faruk Hossain, Vice President of the Central Committee Mr. Md. Iftekhar Ali Babu, General Secretary of Rajshahi Metropolitan BNP Matiur Rahman Ripon, General Secretary of Kashiadanga Thana BNP Mojiul Ahsan Himel, President of Ward No. 1 BNP Mainul Islam, President of Ward No. 2 BNP Abdul Matin and General Secretary of Ward No. 2 BNP Manjur Quader Swapan.

The speakers in the program said that there is no alternative to tree plantation to maintain environmental balance, preserve biodiversity and build a livable Bangladesh for the next generation. They called on people from all walks of life to come forward for the successful implementation of the announced tree plantation program.

In addition, leaders of BNP and its affiliates and associate organizations, leaders of the mosque committee, leaders of the cemetery committee and prominent figures of the area participated in the program.