Fruit fair kicks off in Khulna

Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) at Fultala upazila office in Khulna district launched the 'Fruit Fair 2019' aiming to create mass awareness among the people for planting saplings of trees.

Narayan Chandra Chanda, MP, addressed at the inaugural session of the fruit fair as the chief guest, reports BSS.

He opened the fair through planting sapling of a tree at Bejerdanga village in Fultola upazila. Narayan urged the city-dwellers to extend their whole-hearted support to make the programme a total success.

He laid emphasis on planting saplings of trees to supplements the efforts of the government for coping with adverse impacts of global climate change.

There are huge benefits of tree plantation, others speakers said. Tree plantation campaign should be geared up for ensuring food security alongside safeguarding environment, they added.

Chaired by acting Upazila Nirbahi Officer Animesh Bishwas, the meeting was also addressed by Deputy Agriculture Officer Md. Mohosin and Upazila Agriculture Officer Rina Khatun.