Rangamati launches palm seed planting programme to reduce lightning risks

A month-long palm seed planting programme was launched in the district today aimed at reducing the risks of lightning strikes and maintain environmental balance.

The social voluntary organisation Hill Service organised the programme at the Central Shaheed Minar premises in the town this morning.

Lieutenant Colonel Md. Ekramul Rahat, zone commander of Rangamati Sadar Army Zone, inaugurated the programme by planting palm seeds on the premises.

The inaugural programme was chaired by Minara Begum, president of Hill Service.

Anwar Al Haque, adviser to the organisation and president of the Rangamati Press Club, Md. Saiful Islam Shakil, adviser to the organisation and organising secretary of the district BNP, Md. Abu Sadat, general secretary of the district Jubo Dal, Shahida Akter, adviser to the organisation, Mansur Ahmed, joint general secretary of the Press Club and former district council member Md. Habib Azam attended the event.

Addressing the programme as the chief guest, Lt. Col. Ekramul Rahat said there is no alternative to tree plantation for protecting the natural environment. He called upon everyone to promote tree plantation activities from their respective positions.

He described the initiative to plant palm seeds to help prevent natural disasters, including lightning strikes, as highly commendable.

He also assured that the Sadar Army Zone would continue to provide all-out support to ensure the success of the programme.