An area near Mukhar Banda Bus Stand on the Charfasson-Bhola highway is finally being freed from a long-standing garbage dump and foul odour. For nearly seven to eight years, accumulated waste had caused considerable inconvenience to passengers and local residents. Char Fasson Municipality has now taken an initiative to improve the environment and beautify the area.

According to municipal sources, work has begun to transform the long-used garbage dumping site beside the main road following its closure. As part of the initiative, saplings of various species of forest, fruit-bearing and medicinal trees have been planted in the area. Trees have also been planted at other locations across the municipality. In total, more than 500 saplings have been planted throughout the municipal area.

The programme was inaugurated through tree plantation at around 12 noon on Saturday (November 7) by Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) and Char Fasson Municipality Administrator Rumana Afroze.

Among those present were Social Services Officer Mamun Hossain, Municipal Conservancy Inspector Sohrab Hossain, municipal officials and employees, sanitation workers and local residents.

Local resident Obayed Hasan said, “Garbage had been dumped here for a long time, causing a terrible stench. Pedestrians and bus passengers faced difficulties while passing through the area. Passengers waiting at the bus stand suffered the most. We are happy with this initiative by the municipality. Both the authorities and local residents must remain aware to keep the area clean and maintain a healthy environment.”

UNO and Municipal Administrator Rumana Afroze said, “We are working to find a permanent solution to this long-standing problem. Our initiative goes beyond simply removing waste; we aim to make the area clean and visually appealing. Trees are being planted here. Necessary measures will also be taken to prevent the site from becoming a garbage dump again. The municipality will assign a person to ensure regular care and maintenance of the trees. Everyone’s cooperation is essential to make this initiative successful.”

Local residents hope that the initiative will finally free this important roadside area from long-standing foul odours and environmental pollution. They also expect Mukhar Banda Bus Stand and other parts of the municipal area to become greener and more attractive through the plantation of trees.