Govt’s continuity needed to ensure sustainable dev

Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder has said the continuity of the government is necessary to ensure the sustainable development of the country.

The minister said this at a tree plantation programme on the Ashekpur-Balatoir Road of Bhavicha union in Naogaon's Niamatpur upazila on Monday.

Sadhan said palm trees play an important role in human life. “It gives fruit and works as a shade for passersby. It also gives protection from lightning strikes. Also, palm juice and molasses play a role in the economy.”

He also urged people to plant palm saplings and take proper care of those.

A total of 400 palm saplings will be planted on both sides of the Ashekpur-Balatoir Road under the agriculture development project of Rajshahi division.