Bonsai exhibition begins in Rajshahi
A four-day Bonsai exhibition began in Rajshahi city yesterday aimed at making the Bonsai culture popular among common people.
Rajshahi Bonsai Society (RBS) arranged the fair on the Monibazar premises in the city with the support of Home Stone Limited.
Zila Parishad Chairman Muhammad Ali Sarker yesterday inaugurated the exhibition as the chief guest with RBS President Syed Mahfuz-E Towheed in the chair.
Pro Afrauzzaman Khan Chowdhury of Department of Finance and Banking of Rajshahi University was present there as special guest.
During his welcome address, RBS General Secretary Sarwar Morshed illustrated the various aspects of Bonsai culture and its positive impact on the society. Terming the Bonsai practice as an art of precision, Muhammad Ali Sarker said it can play a vital role in reducing social crimes.
Highlighting the various other aspects of Bonsai culture, he said the country could earn a lot of foreign currency through the export of quality Bonsai to the developed countries.
Some 60 Bonsai-lovers are participating in the exhibition with 255 Bonsai of 46 species.
The exhibition will remain open for the visitors from 10:0am to 8:00pm.
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