Commercial Bank of Ceylon took the initiative to plant a total of 7,974 fruit and wood bearing trees in Bogra District. Renowned NGO, TMSS will facilitate the project by planting and nurturing of the saplings for three years till the plantations are fully matured. The plantation will have significant environmental impact including ecological balance, climate regulation, and overall environmental health. It will also contribute to Air Quality Improvement, Soil Conservation and Erosion Control, Water Cycle Regulation, Biodiversity Conservation, Carbon Sequestration and Climate Regulation etc. Locals of the area will also benefit from fruits, herbal medication and wood supply.
The CSR contribution was handed over by the CEO of Commercial Bank, Mr. Najith Meewanage to the Founder Executive Director Prof. Dr. Hosne Ara Begum. From the Bank’s side Deputy CEO & Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Kasun Herath; Deputy CEO & Head of Corporate Banking, Mr. Mahmud Hossain and other senior officials of both organizations were present on the occasion.