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NATORE, Jan 15, 2025 (BSS) - A waste management and cleanliness drive has
been started at Natore Stadium from today with the theme of "Come change the
country, change the world".

On the occasion, the district administration brought out a colourful
procession led by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Asma Shaheen which ended at the
stadium after parading different roads and streets of the town.

The DC said, "We want to protect our environment by avoiding the use of
polythene and plastic. We want to motivate everyone, including students, to
think well and follow hygiene rules."

Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Rawshan Ali said a 30-member Zero
Waste Brigade has been formed in the district with the help of scouts to
continue the cleanliness activities.

Deputy Director of the Local Government Department Md. Shamim Hossain,
Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) Arif Hossain, Assistant Director of
the Department of Environment Rafiqul Islam and Scout members were present at
the programme, among others.