6 000 palm seeds planted to protect from lightnings in Thakurgaon
Md. Alamgir, Thakurgaon
Some 6,000 seeds of palm trees have been planted to protect from natural disaster lightning in Goreya Union of Thakurgaon Sadar Upazila.
These seeds were planted on both banks of the river about two kilometers in Goreya Gunjurgarh area on Saturday afternoon.
The seeds were planted by the club members in the organization of Goreya Bagerhat Sporting Club of Thakurgaon Sadar Upazila.
The convener of the club. Shafi Al Asad said that many people are dying due to lightning in the country. Most died in rural areas. Farmers are victims of this disaster while working in the fields. Also many cattle die every year. Since palm trees can protect from these accidents, such initiatives have been taken to plant seeds.
Shafi Al Asad said that palm seeds are being planted with 40 members of the club to implement this initiative.
Manuram Barman, Panel Chairman of Goreya Union, said that there is no pair of palm trees to prevent soil erosion and protect the balance of nature, "Palm leaf fan is part of our tradition. A variety of products are prepared from the fiber of the palm tree trunk. However, the number of trees is gradually decreasing. We all have to step up from our respective places
At this time Belal Hossain Renu, UP member of Ward No. 4, said, hand over palm seeds or other seeds to us. Everyone should plant saplings including palm seeds or other trees to protect the natural balance and avoid lightning.
