Under this tree plantation program of the RSC, a target of planting about 250,000 trees has been set in the islands, sidewalks and open spaces of 30 wards of Rajshahi metropolis in the next one year. Out of this, about 53,000 tree planting activities have started in the first phase. Different species of flowers, fruit trees, forest and medicinal trees will be planted to increase the greenness of the city, protect the balance of the environment and enhance its beauty. In this program, various protected trees will be planted from Talaimari to Katkhali City Corporation boundary, Amchattar to Nohata Bridge, Daspukur intersection to Kashiadanga, Court Dhalur intersection to Kathal Bariya-Kashiadanga, Bimanchattar to Bihas, Bhadra to Naodapara New Bus Terminal, Meherchandi Flyover to Dayara Park, Divisional Stadium to City Hat, Jail to Police Line, BSCIC Match Factory to Physical Education College and Wards 01 to 30.
After inaugurating the tree plantation program, RSK Administrator Md. Mahfuzur Rahman Riton told reporters, “As part of the implementation of the election manifesto of the current government led by Honorable Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, a massive tree plantation program has been undertaken across the city. This program has been officially inaugurated, which will continue. We want to make this initiative successful with the cooperation of the city residents.”
Urging the city residents to plant trees, the RASIC administrator said, “Everyone should plant at least one tree and take proper care of it. Let us all work together to make Rajshahi a greener, cleaner, more environmentally friendly, and healthier city.”
He further said that not only tree plantation, but also proper care of the trees will be ensured. Environmental workers of the RSIC will provide regular water and care.
Present at the event were Rajshahi City Corporation Chief Executive Officer Md. Rezaul Karim, North Bengal International University Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. M. Sayedur Rahman, Treasurer Prof. Md. Asnar Uddin, Registrar Dr. Md. Ajibar Rahman, RASIC Secretary Sohel Rana, Supervising Engineer Khairul Baker, Supervising Engineer (Acting) Ahmed Al Moin Parag, Budget Cum Accounts Officer Shafiqul Islam Khan, Environment Branch Officer Farhad Hossain Adnan, Rajshahi Metropolitan BNP Vice President Muktar Hossain, Office In-charge Muidur Rahman Moid, Motihar Thana BNP Organizing Secretary Abdus Samad Manik, and leaders of Motihar Thana BNP and ward BNP at various levels.