Authorities in Madaripur have formed a three-member investigation committee, led by a forest officer, after a century-old banyan tree was cut down by local religious leaders who deemed the tree's veneration as 'shirk' (idolatry). The committee has been instructed to submit its report within five days. For some time, people had been lighting candles, incense sticks, and leaving offerings such as cloth and sweets at the tree’s base, believing it fulfilled wishes. On Monday, religious leaders felled the tree, citing its use in non-Islamic practices as justification.
মাদারীপুরে ‘শিরক’ আখ্যা দিয়ে শতবছর বয়সী বটগাছ কেটে ফেলার ঘটনায় সামাজিক বন কর্মকর্তাকে প্রধান করে তিন সদস্যের তদন্ত কমিটি গঠন করেছে উপজেলার প্রশাসন। কমিটিকে ৫ দিনের মধ্যে তদন্ত রিপোর্ট প্রদানের নির্দেশও দেয়া হয়েছে।
The ‘1 Nojor’ media platform is now live in beta, inviting users to explore and provide feedback as we continue to refine the experience.
