Dr. Zubaida Rahman, vice president of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation (ZRF) and a noted cardiologist, inaugurated a month-long tree plantation program and the 'Future Scientist Search Science Fair 2026' in Dhaka on Wednesday. The events were organized to commemorate the 45th martyrdom anniversary of late President Ziaur Rahman. The inauguration took place at Curzon Hall of Dhaka University, where she planted a neem sapling, followed by the opening of the science fair at the Department of Botany’s Central Gallery. Similar tree plantation activities were also launched at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University and Sylhet Agricultural University on the same day.

In her speech, Zubaida Rahman emphasized the importance of tree planting for environmental protection and sustainable living. She urged teachers and students to contribute to scientific innovation addressing national challenges and proposed initiatives such as green volunteerism, climate youth fellowships, and environment-based startup funds. She also called for integrating environmental awareness into school curricula to inspire future scientists.

The event was presided over by Professor Dr. Morshed Hasan Khan and attended by university officials, faculty members, and students, reflecting broad institutional participation in the foundation’s commemorative programs.