Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Saber Hossain Chowdhury said that environmental conservation of this country will be ensured by collaborative efforts among ministries.

He underscored the need for extensive planning and coordination to raise awareness about environmental conservation and promote tree plantation initiatives across the nation.

The environment minister said this during the preparatory inter-ministerial meeting at the ministry’s meeting room in Bangladesh Secretariat on Sunday in anticipation of the upcoming “World Environment Day and Environment Fair 2024” and “National Tree Plantation Campaign and Tree Fair 2024”.

The minister said that this year World Environment Day will be observed in a smart way.

He also reaffirmed his dedication to fostering a greener and healthier Bangladesh through collective action and urged all stakeholders to join hands in making World Environment Day 2024 and the National Tree Plantation Campaign 2024 a resounding success.

During the meeting, various strategies and action plans were discussed to maximize the impact of World Environment Day celebrations and the National Tree Plantation Campaign.

Iqbal Abdullah Harun, additional secretary (admin) of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change; Dr Abdul Hamid, director general of the Department of Environment, Md Amir Hossain Chowdhury, chief conservator of forest, representatives from different ministries and division were present in the meeting, among others.