Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) and Pubali Bank PLC's Mirerdanga branch organised a tree-planting programme on the campus on Wednesday (November 11), aiming to promote environmental conservation, expand greenery and enhance the university's natural beauty.
KUET Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Muhammad Masud attended the programme as the chief guest, organised as part of the nationwide tree-planting initiative announced by the Prime Minister.
Among others, KUET Dean of the Faculty of Science and Humanities Professor Dr Mohammad Abu Yusuf, senior Civil Engineering Professor Dr Kazi Hamidul Bari, Head of the Architecture Department Professor Dr Md Abu Jakir Morshed, Director of Planning and Development Professor Dr Md Rokonuzzaman, Assistant Professor Sheikh Md Kamal Uddin, Director of EIA Engineer Dr Md Zulfikar Hossain and Tree Development Committee Member Secretary Mir Rafiqul Islam attended the event.
Pubali Bank Khulna Regional Head Sheikh Md Shamsuddoha, Fulbarigate Branch Head and AGM Chandra Shekhar Roy, Khalishpur Branch Head and AGM Mukul Chandra Das, and Daulatpur Branch Head Md Asaduzzaman also attended the programme, alongside other senior bank officials.
As part of the nationwide initiative, Pubali Bank has undertaken a programme to distribute and plant saplings of different species in various parts of the country. The KUET campus event was organised under this initiative.
The organisers said such programmes would help preserve the environment, address the adverse impacts of climate change and promote greenery on educational campuses. They also said the initiative would raise environmental awareness among students and encourage them to plant and care for trees.
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