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The Islamic University (IU) unit of Deep Ecology and Snake Conservation Foundation (DESCF), a voluntary organisation that works to conserve wildlife and nature, on Saturday announced its new full-fledged committee for the next one year.
Abdul Kayoum of the English department and Safwanur Rahman of the Al-Quran and Islamic Studies Department were made as the new president and secretary respectively.
The committee was signed by DESCF Chairman Mahfuzur Rahman, Executive Director Shuvo Sharma and Human Resource & Admin Tasbin Shakib.
Other members of the committee are Vice-President Akhi Alamgir of Development Studies department, Joint-General Secretary Shahriar Sagor of Arabic language and Literature department, Organizing Secretary Meghdadul Haque of Finance and Banking department, Publicity Secretary Milon Bhuiya of Folklore Studies department, Treasurer Atikur Rahman of Marketing department, Joint Treasurer Rashedul Islam of Arabic Language and Literature department and Office Secretary Sadia Mubashshira of English department.
Foyzullah Asif of Al-Quran and Islamic Studies department and Tarikul of Al-Fiqh and Legal Studies department were also selected as the executive members of the committee.
President Abdul Kayoum said, ‘Deep Ecology has been conducting activities in our campus since 2022. Following the core principles of our organisation, we will continue to serve this organisation by putting our utmost efforts in it. We are hopeful that, together, we can play an effective role in raising awareness about snake bites and their treatment.’
However, the DESCF raises public awareness of wildlife, particularly snakes, snakebites, and snakebite treatment. Also, educating the public about the Wildlife Conservation Act of 2012, helping the forest department rescue and release wild animals, arranging workshops and awareness programs to address climate change, conducting training sessions, relocation, awareness programs, and wildlife conservation, as well as working to improve animal welfare and provide vaccinations, are all goals of the organisation.
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