Laxmipur: To avoid lightning; palm tree saplings are being planted in Lakshmipur at the invitation of the Prime Minister.
On Wednesday (July 13) afternoon, 300 palm saplings were planted on both sides of Mosleh Uddin Nizam of Char Mansa village of Bhabaniganj Uniron of Sadar Upazila.
Bangladesh Diploma Agronomist Institution Lakshmipur branch organized the sapling programme and launched the programme, Deputy Commissioner of Laxmipur Homatra Begum.
ATM Khorshed Alam, President of Bangladesh Diploma Agriculturist Institution Lakshmipur Branch, General Secretary Md. Abul Hossain, Organizing Secretary Md. District and upazila level leaders including Mamunur Rashid.
General Secretary of Bangladesh Diploma Agriculturist Institution Lakshmipur branch. Abul Hossain said that the Prime Minister urged to plant palm trees to protect them from lightning. 300 palm saplings have been planted on the side of the road at the initiative of the Prime Minister for the welfare of the people. This year, a total of 3,000 palm seedlings will be planted in 5 upazilas of the district.