As part of the initiative, one lakh (100,000) saplings were planted across Savar in a single day to support environmental and ecological conservation.
Speaking at the event, Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources said the ongoing development in Bangladesh can only be sustainable if a large number of trees are planted regularly,
"If we destroy nature, nature will not protect us," she warned while speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the "Better Dhaka District Initiatives" in Savar.
She emphasised that tackling the severe air, noise, and dust pollution in Dhaka and surrounding areas requires immediate action.
"Planting trees is the first step toward change. But it is not enough to just plant trees—we must also take responsibility for their care and protection," she added.
Rizwana further stated that in order to reduce air pollution, the government is planning to declare a ban on the establishment and operation of brick kilns in Savar and surrounding areas.
She also called for a nationwide effort to phase out harmful polythene and single-use plastics and urged citizens not to burn waste indiscriminately.
To combat noise pollution, she appealed to drivers to refrain from unnecessary honking. "Sustainability does not end with tree planting," she remarked, "It requires active participation from the public in all efforts to protect the environment and biodiversity."
The day-long tree plantation program, organised by the Dhaka District Administration, was held under the slogan: "Let Savar live in green; let a thousand dreams fly in the blue sky."
The event was chaired by Dhaka Deputy Commissioner Tanvir Ahmed.
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