Nail removal drive launched in Habiganj to protect trees

The Habiganj district administration, in collaboration with the Wildlife Management and Nature Conservation Department, launched a nail removal campaign this afternoon to protect trees from damage caused by billboards and festoons.

A discussion was held in the Deputy Commissioner's conference room in the afternoon, where Habiganj Deputy Commissioner Md Faridur Rahman attended as the chief guest.

Divisional Forest Officer Md Jahangir Alam presented details of the campaign, emphasising its environmental importance.

Speakers at the event included Bangladesh Poribesh Andolan (BAPA) Habiganj General Secretary and Central Executive Member Tofazzal Sohel, Deputy Director of Islami Foundation Muhammad Moniruzzaman, and Executive Officer of Habiganj Municipality Jabed Iqbal, among others. Officials from various departments were also present.

Following the meeting, authorities removed nail-attached billboards and festoons from key locations, including the Deputy Commissioner's office, Zilla Parishad Auditorium, and Brindaban Government College.

Speaking at the event, BAPA General Secretary Tofazzal Sohel said, "Trees are our friends and act as natural oxygen factories. Driving nails into them for advertising is both cruel and harmful. This practice damages trees, affects their growth, and diminishes their natural beauty. Everyone must work together to end this practice and protect our environment."

Divisional Forest Officer Jahangir Alam spoke about the biological damage caused by such practices, stating, "Nails introduce fungi and bacteria into trees, stunting their growth and reducing their lifespan. We urge all institutions, including educational establishments, to remove nails from trees and adopt alternative means of advertisement."