Islamic Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL), Gaibandha branch has been distributing saplings
of different trees among the academic institutions including the
beneficiaries in the district for the last few days.
Bank sources said 6,151 saplings of fruit bearing, timber and
medicinal trees would be distributed among the institutions and
the beneficiaries under Rural Development Project during the
current season.
The objective of the saplings distribution is to protect the
ecological balance, enhance the natural beauty and meet the
demand of fruits and wood side by side with involving the
beneficiaries in income generating activities.
Meanwhile, as many as 3,000 saplings had already been
disbursed to them free of cost, said project officer M. Sarwardi.
On Wednesday, additional deputy commissioner (General) Abu
Bakar Siddique formally inaugurated the saplings distribution
among the academic institutions and the beneficiaries as the
chief guest.
A simple function organized by the IBBL here was held on the
premises of Kholabari Govt. Primary School under Sadar upazila in
the district with branch manager vice president Anwarul Haque in
the chair.
Bank officials, teachers, beneficiaries and local elite were
present on the occasion. – BSS Gaibandha
