Bangladeshi social activist and chairman of Bandhan Society of Bangladesh and Youth Global Foundation Seema Hamid has vowed to ensure a green country to keep the promise of Mujib Year. “A green world for the new generation is our commitment,” she said at a tree plantation programme, titled 'Mujib's Green Bangladesh Project Spanning 12 Years (2022-2034)', at Chiknagul Government Primary School in Sylhet's Jaintiapur upazila today. Read more: Seema Hamid awarded with honorary doctorate degree from World University of Leadership and Management To build ‘Green Bangladesh’, volunteers have been picked from every village who will be involved in the initiative for the next era, she said. Addressing the event as the chief guest, Seema Hamid said, "Planting more trees is essential to protect the country from the adverse effects of climate change. The tree plantation programme has to be expanded all over the country.” Read more: Bandhan Society forging ahead with pre-Covid promises and plans Initiatives need to be taken to instill the love for plants in the hearts of children, she added. Various dignitaries including the headmaster of the school were also present at the event.

The World University of Leadership and Management has awarded Youth Bangla Global Foundation chairperson and noted philanthropist Seema Hamid an honorary doctorate degree for her contribution to social development. Chancellor of the university Randi D. Ward, handed over the degree to Seema Hamid at a ceremony in Dubai, UAE, on Saturday. Read more: Kumar Nadesan only Sri Lankan among 27 selected globally to receive India’s Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award Four people were awarded doctorate degrees at the ceremony. Among them, two each were awarded honorary doctorate degrees and professional degrees for their contributions in various fields, according to a press release. Seema Hamid has been awarded with the special honour for her social service and significant contributions to women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship and leadership development, employment creation, and environmental activism. Seema Hamid has been awarded by various local and international institutions for her role in social service, women’s empowerment, and leadership development. Read more: Anti-Corruption Award: US Embassy in Dhaka congratulates journalist Rozina Islam Last year, she received the Global Youth Leadership Award at the 'Global Youth Leadership Summit-2022' held in Bangkok, Thailand. She received the 'Durga Samman 2022 Award' in India for social service and women's development the same year.