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Quarterly Report-4: Safe Life From The Thunderstorms With Plants (#64560)

9/24/2025

Bangladesh, being an agricultural country, has extensive farmland where large shade trees are avoided to prevent reduced crop yields. However, this leaves vast agricultural fields and riverine grazing areas exposed, putting farmers and residents at risk of lightning strikes, particularly during sudden rainstorms. Each year, many lives are tragically lost due to this hazard. The "Safe Life From The Thunderstorms With Plants" aims to mitigate these risks by planting tall, slender trees such as palm, betel nut, and palmyra. These trees serve as natural lightning rods, effectively reducing fatalities without hindering crop productivity. The project prioritizes open spaces in agricultural and grazing areas, ensuring safety while maintaining land usability. As part of this initiative, 450 palm trees have been planted in Alipur, Pakuria, Bagha, Rajshahi providing a pilot demonstration of how environmentally sustainable interventions can enhance safety. The project is being implemented primarily in the Lalpur Upazila of Natore District and the Bagha Upazila of Rajshahi District. This approach not only protects lives but also contributes to disaster resilience and ecological balance.

PLANT TREES WHERE THEY'RE NEEDED MOST

ONE DOLLAR. ONE TREE.

With your help, we will:

  • Plant trees that will combat climate change as they grow
  • Restore critical habitat for the millions of species that depend on forests
  • Engage local communities, stabilize livelihoods, and improve food security

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