Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina urged the nation to create a “Green Bangladesh” through extensive tree planting during an event on June 15.
“We must plant as many trees as possible across the country to make a ‘Green Bangladesh,'” she stated at the launch of the three-month-long tree plantation program by Bangladesh Krishak League (BKL) at her official residence, Ganabhaban.
At the event, the Prime Minister honored several BKL leaders for their efforts in promoting the Awami League’s nationwide tree plantation campaign and distributed saplings among them.
She called on leaders and activists to play a crucial role in transforming the country into a “Green Bangladesh.” Hasina urged BKL leaders to plant saplings along river embankments, coastal belts, roadsides, rooftops, and houses to advance the ‘Green Movement.’
The Prime Minister planted three saplings at Ganabhaban to mark the occasion. “Since assuming office, I have planted over 2,000 trees in Ganabhaban,” she said.
She emphasized that Bangladesh is an agriculture-based country and its economy relies heavily on agriculture. “We will pursue industrialization after strengthening the agriculture sector. We will not bypass agriculture for industrialization,” she added.
However, she warned against the destruction of arable lands in the process of industrial development. “Croplands must not be destroyed in the name of industrialization,” she cautioned.
With significant developments and urbanization taking place across the country, she urged vigilance to prevent damage to arable lands.
BKL President Samir Chanda and Acting General Secretary Bishwanath Sarker Bitu also spoke at the event, which was moderated by BKL Joint General Secretary Shamima Shahriar.
