DSCC to plant one lakh trees

Dhaka South City Corporation mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh yesterday announced to plant one lakh trees in DSCC, to increase forestation and protect the environment of the city.

He made the announcement while inaugurating a tree plantation programme at Nagar Bhaban premises.

He said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has intended to plant one crore trees across the country, and DSCC wants to be a part of that initiative.

The mayor planted three Krishnochura and two Radhachura trees at Nagar Bhaban premises.

Among others, chief executive office Shah Md Imdadul Haque, chief waste management officer Md Badrul Amin and secretary Akramuzzaman were present at the event.