Planting 25 crore trees in 5 years is not ambitious; public engagement is needed: Public Administration Adviser

This member of BNP's National Standing Committee said planting should not be limited to formalities; a social movement must be built for the care and conservation of trees. He said that since the government led by Prime Minister Tariq Rahman took office, it has started working to implement the election manifesto. In the meantime, initiatives such as waiving agricultural loans up to Tk 10,000, family cards, farmers' cards, and canal excavation have been taken. He also said that against the target of planting 25 crore trees in five years, 26,394,428 trees had been planted until last July.

The adviser emphasized taking preventive measures to address environmental risks, including landslides in Chattogram. He also called on world leaders to ensure allocations from the global climate fund for affected countries. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Zahidul Islam Mia delivered the welcome address at the event presided over by Chattogram Divisional Commissioner Dr. Md. Ziauddin. Chattogram City Corporation Administrator Dr. Shahadat Hossain, Members of Parliament Ershad Ullah and Saeed Al Noman, along with senior officials of various departments and representatives of law enforcement agencies, were present as special guests.