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KHULNA, June 17, 2026 (BSS) - As part of BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman's 
nationwide initiative to plant 25 crore trees over five years, a tree 
plantation and fish fry release program was held at the Police Lines in Boyra 
under the Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP) on Wednesday, said a KMP press 
release.

The program was conducted under the leadership of KMP police commissioner 
Mohammad Zahidul Hasan.

As part of the initiative, the Police Commissioner personally planted 
saplings of fruit-bearing trees and rare flowering plants within the Police 
Lines premises.

He also released fish fry of various species into the Police Lines pond to 
support environmental conservation, enhance aquatic biodiversity, and 
maintain the natural ecological balance of the water body.

A total of 326 saplings of different fruit and flowering tree species have so 
far been planted as part of efforts to transform the Police Lines into a 
greener and more environmentally friendly establishment.

The KMP press release said such public welfare and eco-friendly initiatives 
would continue in the future to ensure a healthy and pleasant working 
environment for police personnel.

Among others, Additional Police Commissioner Mohammad Rashidul Islam Khan, 
Deputy Police Commissioner M. M. Shakiluzzaman, Deputy Police Commissioner 
Shafiqul Islam, Deputy Police Commissioner Md. Rezaur Rahman, and other 
officers and force members of various ranks were present at the event.