Panchagarh Correspondent: A cleanliness competition took place involving children in Tentulia, Panchagarh. This Friday, 30 children took part in the event organized by the environmental group Rotary Club of Eco Dhaka. During the competition, several teams of children were created, named after rivers, birds, and flowers. Equipped with gloves and masks, they engaged in a contest to collect harmful waste that affects life, nature, and the environment, depositing it into designated dustbins.

All participating children received awards, in addition to the first, second, and third place teams. Previously, a vibrant procession was held starting from Tentultala in Tentulia Bazar. The procession traversed various streets and concluded in the same location. Local environmental activists, farmers, educators, and students joined in the procession. Organizers indicated that this program in Tentulia marks the beginning of a nature initiative across 64 districts by Rotary. In the afternoon, a cultural event took place. The local partner organization, Pran Prakriti, along with the cultural development group Karikari Pran, performed songs that promote nature and peace. The organizers also mentioned that this extensive environmental campaign has launched from Tetulia, Panchagarh, in partnership with 50 Rotary Clubs throughout Bangladesh. Besides rallies and cleanliness initiatives aimed at raising environmental awareness in various districts, the campaign will feature tree planting, discussions with farmers on pesticide-free agriculture, the establishment of a nature library, pro-nature and anti-war musical performances, and environmental theater, among other activities.

Rotary Club of Eco Dhaka President Rotarian Moni Nasim Sultana, Project Head of Prakriti Jatra Rotarian Saiful Islam (Shamim), Coordinator Rotarian Ahmed Badal, Member Shehnaz Suborna, Interact Club of Eco Dhaka members, environmental activist Mahmudul Hasan, Upazila Jubo Dal President Khandaker Abu Noman Enam, Executive Director of Karikari Sarkar Haider, Director Mostaq Ahmed, President of Tentulia Theater Ashraful Islam, Director of Tentulia Ahnaf Computer Institute and Member Secretary of Tentulia Lekhak Sahitya Parishad MA Baset, teachers Masud, Anwar and media personnel were present at the event