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MEHERPUR, July 27, 2025 (BSS) - A seven-day tree plantation campaign and tree fair began today in the district with the slogan of 'Let's do planned afforestation, build a green Bangladesh.'

Deputy Commissioner Sifat Mehnaz inaugurated the campaign and fair at a function organized by the district administration and Forest Department on the premises of Deputy Commissioner's office around 10.30 am.

Divisional Forest Officer, Social Forest Division (Kushtia) Md. Rezaul Alam presided over the function.

It was addressed, among others, by Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Tariqul Islam, Additional Superintendent of Police (Sadar Circle) Abdul Karim, Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md. Khairul Islam, District Education Officer Hazrat Ali, Deputy Director of District Islamic Foundation AJM Sirajum Munir and District Forest Division Officer ST Hamim Haider.

Earlier, a colorful rally organized by the district administration and forest department, was brought out from the District Shilpakala Academy premises which ended at the Deputy Commissioner's office after parading the main streets of the town.

A total of 17 stalls have been set up in the tree fair.