As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and with the aim of contributing to environmental conservation and greening efforts, Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC has undertaken a tree plantation program on the premises of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). Under the slogan “Let’s Beautify Our Country Through Tree Plantation, Bangladesh First,” the tree plantation initiative featuring native tree species has recently commenced at BUET.

BUET Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Eqramul Haque attended the event as the Chief Guest. The program was presided over by Managing Director of the Bank Mohd. Rafat Ullah Khan.

In his speech, Managing Director Mohd. Rafat Ullah Khan said, “Environmental conservation and greening are important components of our social responsibility. Our responsibility does not end with planting trees, we must also ensure proper care and maintenance of the trees we plant. Through this tree plantation program at BUET, we aim to convey a positive message about environmental protection.”

BUET Registrar Professor Dr. N.M. Golam Zakaria, Professor Dr. Tahsin Reza Hossain of the Department of Civil Engineering, Associate Professor Sheikh Ahsan Ullah Majumder of the Department of Architecture, Chief Engineer Engr. A. K. M. Jahangir Alam, Superintending Engineer Engr. Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Deputy Managing Director of the Bank Md. Fazlur Rahman Chowdhury, Senior Executive Vice Presidents Md. Manjurul Alam and Engr. Md. Idris Ali, Senior Assistant Vice President Md. Mizanur Rahman and senior officials of the Bank were present at the event.

The speakers emphasized the importance of extensive tree plantation in protecting the environment, addressing the adverse impacts of climate change, and ensuring sustainable development. They noted that tree plantation can play a significant role in maintaining ecological balance, conserving biodiversity, improving air quality, and reducing the risks associated with climate change.

As part of its continued efforts to promote greening across the country and address the risks of climate change, Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC has, as in previous years, taken an initiative this year to implement tree plantation programs at eight leading universities across the country, including the University of Dhaka and the University of Chittagong, as well as at two branches of the Bank. Under the initiative, native forest, fruit-bearing, and medicinal trees will be