Lns urged to incorporate environ into areas of work

Chief Justice (CJ) Md Muzammel Hossain urged the members of Lions Clubs to incorporate conservation of environment and gender equality in their areas of work, keeping in view greater service to the humanity at all levels of society, reports BSS.
"These two areas are closely related to and relevant for ongoing endeavours for emancipation of the distressed humanity in Bangladesh and elsewhere of the world," the CJ made the appeal while addressing as chief guest the 21st Annual District Convention of the Lions Clubs International District 315 B 2 at a local hotel.
Justice Md Muzammel Hossain referred to the invaluable services of this philanthropist organisation to the humanity and nation building activities and said the collective endeavours of both government and non-government organisations like Lions Clubs made Bangladesh a role model in disaster management.
Praising Lions Clubs' support to the victims of natural calamities and other disasters in the forms of medical facilities, accommodation, livelihood and protection, he said the Lions members' relentless efforts in enhancing people's awareness about contagious diseases, sanction, public health and hygiene deserve much appreciation from all sections of the people.
Lions leaders Sheikh Kabir Hossian, Moslem Ali Khan, FBCCI President Qazi Akram Uddin Ahmed, Dr Jaglul A Majumder, Khandaker Jahangir Kabir and Abdullah Al Sayeed were present on the occasion, attended by Lions members representing different clubs.
The Chief Justice recalled with profound respect Mr Melvin Jones, who founded the Lions Club in the United States in 1917, and said the inspiration from this great soul would always guide the Lions members of today towards further promoting their pro-people welfare services.
"Respect for inherent dignity of human being and equal rights of men and women are the foundation of liberty, justice and peace," he said while describing the country's constitution as the supreme law prohibiting any discrimination on the ground of gender.
Justice Muzammel Hossain referred to the constitution's Article 18A and said the country is responsible for protection and improvement of environment side by side with preservation and safeguarding of natural resources as well as the biodiversity.
"From that point of view, service organisations like the Lions Clubs have immense responsibility to stand by the poor who are in distress created by natural calamities, climate changes and other such disasters," he said.