Dhaka, June 4, 2022 (BSS) – The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is set to host a month-long National Tree Plantation Campaign and a week-long ‘Tree Fair 2022’ across Bangladesh, aligning with the observance of World Environment Day.
The campaign and fair aim to inspire sustainable environmental practices, encourage social forestry, and promote biodiversity conservation.
Campaign & Fair at a Glance
| Event | Duration | Theme |
| National Tree Plantation Campaign | 5 June – 4 July 2022 | Brikhaprane Prokriti-Protibesh, Agami Projanmer Teksai Bangladesh |
| Tree Fair 2022 | 5 June – 11 June 2022 | Brikhaprane Prokriti-Protibesh, Agami Projanmer Teksai Bangladesh |
Inauguration Details
- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will virtually inaugurate the events from her official residence, Ganabhaban, on 5 June 2022.
- The formal opening ceremony will be held at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC).
- The announcement was made by Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin at a press briefing on 2 June 2022.
Messages from the President & Prime Minister
President M Abdul Hamid
In his statement, the President emphasised:
- The critical role of trees in preserving the environment, preventing deforestation, protecting biodiversity, and averting natural disasters.
- The need to plant fruit-bearing and medicinal saplings suitable for Bangladesh’s soil and climate.
- The importance of public awareness and proper tree nurturing techniques to ensure the campaign’s success.
He also congratulated recipients of the following awards:
| Award | Years |
| Bangabandhu Award for Wildlife Conservation | 2020, 2021 |
| Prime Minister’s National Award for Tree Plantation | 2019, 2020 |
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
The Prime Minister extended her greetings to award recipients and noted:
- The indispensable role of trees in sustaining ecological balance and meeting human needs.
- The government’s commitment to a sustainable environment, people’s involvement in forest management, and social forestry.
- The current forest coverage in Bangladesh stands at 22.37%, and efforts are underway to increase this to 25% by 2030.
Environmental Awards Recognised
| Award Name | Purpose | Awarded For Years |
| Bangabandhu Award for Wildlife Conservation | Recognising wildlife preservation initiatives | 2020, 2021 |
| Prime Minister’s National Award for Tree Plantation | Honouring outstanding tree plantation contributions | 2019, 2020 |
Broader Environmental Vision
The Tree Plantation Campaign and Tree Fair are part of Bangladesh’s ongoing strategy for climate resilience, biodiversity enhancement, and sustainable development. With citizen participation, these initiatives are expected to build a greener, safer future for the next generation.
