The government ban on exotic tree species such as eucalyptus and acacia during the current planting season has sparked debate among the public, policymakers, and forestry professionals

Nearly 194,000 saplings planted at over 64,000 government primary schools nationwide

In the denuded hills of Betagi and Pomora in Chittagong, a quiet experiment began in the late 1970s.

The BNP government unveiled an ambitious plan to plant 25 crore trees over the next five years as part of its election pledge.

On March 4, 2026, the Bangladeshi premier formalised his government’s plan to plant 25 crore trees during its current tenure, thus keeping the BNP’s election promise.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday urged all to avoid destroying nature and stop the production and use of single-use plastic products and come together to plant trees and create a beautiful environment for the generations to come.

With the theme "Generation Restoration," the day was celebrated amid a festive ambiance, engaging over 1000 students, including a tree plantation program on the school premises, said a press release.  

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has faced criticism from environmentalists after cutting down several hundred trees, including Banyan, Nim, Plum, and other varieties, along the median of Saat Masjid Road

Initiative is an effort to reduce Dhaka's temperature, says Mayor Atiqul, first ‘chief heat officer’ in Asia appointed