C T Online Desk: The Executive Director of the organization Zahidul Karim Sikder Bappi said in a written speech at the press conference organized at the Chittagong Press Club on Tuesday last , that our activities will start from June 5. It is mandatory to have 25 percent of the country’s total land area as forest. But in reality it is less than 15 percent. The six seasons of the country have undergone many changes due to lack of sufficient trees. That’s why we have taken the initiative to plant one crore native medicinal fruit trees in Chittagong city and remote areas with the funding of our own foundation. Along with other organizations of the country, if the youth society joins the tree revolution, the balance of the country’s environment will be right.
He further said that today we are present at such an extraordinary inauguration, which will play an incredible role in protecting the balance of Bangladesh’s environment. I am proud to say, “Rezaul Karim Sikdar Foundation” has undertaken a program of planting one crore trees. This is a constructive initiative, where we express our deep resolve for tree conservation and environmental protection.
Architect Ashiq Imran, city planner, said in the conference, if 10 lakh trees are planted in Chittagong city, Chittagong city will shine as an aesthetic city.River research journalist Aliur Rahman said that it is possible to prevent river erosion as a result of planting trees. They are hopeful that this initiative will be very fruitful for the country.Columnist Dr. Masum Chowdhury said, tree plantation is a natural step which is a powerful way to preserve our natural environment. Trees produce the most oxygen and exhaust carbon dioxide (CO2), which ensures transparency in the environment’s greenhouse gas content. In addition, plantations increase the extent of the world’s forests and preserve the natural atmosphere. It helps in maintaining security and sustainability of livelihoods and trains population growth, climate change, resource recovery and beneficial use of natural resources.
Agriculturist Kazi Golam Mustafa said, “Our aim is that through the ceremonial opening of the institution, we are raising support for plantations and creating a change in the environment.” This organization’s efforts are not only limited to planting trees, but it will also create a dream in our real environment. We are trying to play a helpful role in the economic development of the country through plantation. Social activist Neshar Ahmed Khan, Lion Chowdhury Anwarul Azim, environmentalist Salim Javed, among others spoke on the occasion.
