Prime Minister: Dhaka’s Presence on Polluted City List a National Disgrace

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has commented that Dhaka’s regular appearance on the list of the world’s most polluted cities is a matter of shame for the country. He called on everyone to take responsibility from their respective positions, as well as take extra initiatives, to protect the environment and forests, thereby building a liveable Bangladesh for future generations.

The Prime Minister made these remarks on Thursday (October 15) during a meeting to review the progress and implementation of the activities of the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change. The meeting was held in the ministry’s conference room.

In the meeting, it was decided to identify and conserve the country’s “mother trees” or important parent trees within the next six months. Additionally, the Prime Minister gave directives to ensure regular maintenance after planting trees, physically observe the survival rate of planted saplings, and find ways to increase afforestation in the Chittagong Hill Tracts.