The
Department of Business Administration, World University of Bangladesh organized
a Tree Plantation Campaign on 27th April 2024 to contribute to
environmental conservation and achieve the sustainable development goal. We
believe that tree plantation mitigates heat waves by providing shade, reducing
urban heat effects, and absorbing carbon dioxide. Thus, taking action to combat
climate change and its impacts can help us achieve Sustainable Development Goal-13.
Additionally, this tree plantation aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 15:
Life on Land, contributing to climate action and environmental conservation for
a sustainable future.
The
department planted 40 trees near the permanent campus of the World University
of Bangladesh, with teachers, administrative officers, and students
participating spontaneously in the planting. Distinguished guests at the event
included Prof. Zaki Imam, Registrar; Dr. Selim Ahmed, Dean and Head of the
Department of Business Administration; Ahsan Thouhid Milton; and Md. Kamrul
Hossain, Sr. Deputy Registrar, along with faculty members of the Faculty of
Business Administration.
After the
tree plantation, sufficient water was poured on the trees, and instructions
were given to the university gardener to nurture the trees for the next few weeks
to ensure their survival in this weather. It is worth mentioning that
presently, the people of Bangladesh are facing a heatwave, and through this
tree plantation program, we hope that in the coming years, this contribution
will serve as a source of relief if such efforts are undertaken across the
country.