By AMINUL ISLAM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Bangladesh is predominantly an agricultural country where extensive farmlands dominate the landscape. To protect crop yields, farmers traditionally avoid planting large shade trees. As a result, vast agricultural fields and riverine grazing areas remain exposed, significantly increasing the risk of lightning strikes—especially during sudden thunderstorms. Every year, these incidents claim numerous lives, particularly among farmers and rural residents working in open areas. The “Safe Life From the Thunderstorms With Plants” project addresses this critical risk by planting tall, slender tree species such as palm, betel nut, and palmyra. These trees function as natural lightning conductors, helping to reduce fatalities without affecting agricultural productivity. The project strategically targets open agricultural lands and grazing areas, ensuring both human safety and continued land usability. During this reporting period, 150 palm trees were successfully planted in Khanpur, Gorgori, Bagha Upazila of Rajshahi District, serving as a pilot demonstration of how nature-based, environmentally sustainable solutions can enhance community safety. The project is currently being implemented in Lalpur Upazila of Natore District and Bagha Upazila of Rajshahi District, with strong community participation. Beyond saving lives, this initiative contributes to long-term disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, and ecological balance in vulnerable rural areas.
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By AMINUL ISLAM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
By AMINUL ISLAM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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