A total of 200 palmyra palm saplings have been planted in Charfasson upazila of Bhola district to help reduce lightning risks and maintain environmental balance.

The initiative was implemented by the Crop Care Division of Square Pharmaceuticals PLC on Sunday (October 11), at around 10:00 am along Haji Road in Ward No. 7 of Abubakarpur Union.

The saplings were planted on both sides of a newly constructed earthen road stretching northward from Boyati Mosque to Anisul Haque Munshi’s shop. Net fencing has been installed along both sides of the road to protect the saplings from damage caused by cattle and other factors.

Abu Taher, an additional agriculture officer of the Charfasson Upazila Agriculture Office, attended the programme as the chief guest. Sub-Assistant Agriculture Officer Shamsul Alam Sohag, Golam Morshed, Field Manager of the Crop Care Division of Square Pharmaceuticals PLC, Senior Sales Development Officer Shakil Ahmed and local farmers were also present.

Addressing the programme, agriculturalist Abu Taher said palmyra palms were highly important for the environment and that planting them was a positive initiative to help reduce lightning risks.
“Planting saplings alone is not enough; regular care and protection must be ensured to help the trees survive. Such initiatives can contribute to environmental conservation and the creation of a greener and safer environment for future generations,” he said.

Golam Morshed, Field Manager of the Crop Care Division of Square Pharmaceuticals PLC, said the division was implementing a nationwide palmyra sapling plantation programme to promote environmental protection and raise awareness about reducing lightning risks.

“As part of this initiative, 200 palmyra saplings have been planted in Char Fasson. Our goal is not merely to plant saplings but to nurture them until they grow into mature trees. Cooperation from local residents is crucial in achieving this goal,” he said.

Local farmers welcomed the initiative and expressed their willingness to help ensure proper care and protection of the newly planted saplings.