Tarupollob hosts 38th tree identification programme to promote plant awareness, conservation
The rain-soaked surroundings enhanced the atmosphere as attendees toured various sections of the garden and were introduced to a wide array of flora
Tarupollob, a volunteer organisation committed to the promotion of plants, nature, and environmental awareness, held its 38th tree identification event on Thursday (11 July) at the National Botanical Garden in Mirpur, Dhaka.
Despite heavy monsoon showers earlier in the day and an overcast morning, conditions improved in time for the programme to proceed as planned.
Nature enthusiasts from across the city gathered with a shared purpose—to connect with the rich diversity of plant life and foster a deeper appreciation for trees. The event, titled 'Gachh Dekha, Gachh Chena' (Seeing Trees, Knowing Trees), attracted nearly fifty participants.
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The rain-soaked surroundings enhanced the atmosphere as attendees toured various sections of the garden and were introduced to a wide array of flora. Among the plants showcased were camphor, haldu, koinar, bailam, toon, kumbhi, buddhanarkel, kanakchura, macaranga, makrishal, sultanchapa, coffee, white sandalwood, pine, aparajita, and nageshwar, among others.
Mehedi Masud, an agricultural scientist, delivered a talk on proper plant care and the ecological importance of urban gardens. The event was facilitated by Tarupllob's General Secretary, naturalist and author Mokarram Hossain.
Special guests included bird expert Inam Al Haque, celebrated cartoonist and humourist Ahsan Habib, novelist and travel writer Faruk Moinuddin, and botanist Shamsul Haque. Through storytelling, the guests offered insights into the intricate connections between flora and fauna, and underscored the need for greater environmental awareness and conservation.
Tarupllob began its journey on 5 December 2008 with its first tree identification event in Ramna Park. Since then, the organisation has conducted 38 such events, in addition to hosting workshops with botanical staff, initiating tree-planting drives, and publishing Prakritipattra, a nature-focused periodical, as part of its wider public engagement and educational efforts.
