Bangladesh Forest Department
Faija Fairuj is a seasoned professional currently serving as the Training Coordinator for the Sustainable Forests and Livelihoods (SUFAL) Project at the Bangladesh Forest Department since March 2020, focusing on collaborative forest management and capacity development in forest-dependent communities across 147 sub-districts, with support from the World Bank. Prior experience includes a role as a Customer Service Officer at The City Bank Ltd, where Faija audited service standards and enhanced team performance, and as a Trainee Assistant Officer at Eastern Bank Limited, excelling in customer relations and sales targets. An internship at GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Bangladesh Ltd. provided foundational experience. Faija holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Banking from International Islamic University Chittagong, complemented by secondary and higher secondary education in Business Studies.
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Bangladesh Forest Department
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The forest department was established in 1870 during the British Raj era. Originally established to look after natural forests, the department started social forestation in the 1980s. The department is also responsible for National Botanical Garden of Bangladesh, Forestry Development and Training Centre, Kaptai, and to Bangladesh Forest College. The total amount of forest land under the management of the department is 3.617 million acres. In the 1950s and 1960s the department planted Sal Dhaka, Tangail, and Mymensingh of Dhaka division. The department also planted Tendu iin Dinajpur. In the 1980s the department planted trees in coastal areas for protection against cyclones and tides. The department planted trees along roads, canals, and railways tracks which totaled 94,000 km.