The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) will be planting 3,00,000 trees over the next five years within areas under its jurisdiction, said Administrator Md Abdus Salam yesterday.
He was addressing the inauguration of a tree plantation programme as chief guest, organised with the support of Srijoni Bangladesh and held in the residential area of Dhaka University.
“There is no alternative to tree plantation. Therefore, the prime minister’s nationwide tree plantation programme must be turned into a mass movement,” he said.
Aligning with the PM’s initiative, an ambitious plan has been adopted to plant a total of 3,00,000 trees between 2026 and 2030, with around 60,000 trees planted each year on average, he also said.
To this end, DSCC has taken the initiative to establish a modern nursery under its own management. Additionally, under an agreement with the Forest Department, a “Zero Soil” project will be implemented, which will make it possible to cover road medians and islands with greenery through grass and trees, he added.
Highlighting the importance of public awareness, Abdus Salam said, “If residents are aware, 50 percent of the city corporation’s work becomes easier. We will complete the remaining 50 percent.”
“Through collective efforts, it will be possible to implement the Prime Minister’s vision of a ‘Green City, Clean City,” he added.
DU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr ABM Obaidul Islam attended the event as a special guest.