In a significant move towards environmental conservation, State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shaikh Faridul Islam planted saplings in a newly created garden within the Rangikhali forest area under Muchoni Beat in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. This initiative is part of a broader campaign to plant 250 million trees across Bangladesh over the next five years.
On the eve of this event, the environment state minister inaugurated a three-day tree plantation program by planting coconut saplings at the Bangladesh Coast Guard office premises on Saint Martin's Island. He highlighted the importance of this campaign in preserving the ecological balance of the island, which is crucial for biodiversity and environmental health.
The minister's efforts in Teknaf were complemented by his inspection of 1,103 hectares of forest land under the Cox's Bazar South Forest Division. This area has already seen the planting of approximately 27.50 lakh tree saplings, showcasing the extensive reach of the government's afforestation efforts.
During the inspection, it was noted that the gardens in the area contain around 56 species of trees, including fruit-bearing, timber, and medicinal varieties. This diverse planting strategy aims to enhance the ecological resilience of the region.
Accompanying the minister during these events were several officials from the forest department, including the Forest Conservator of the Chattogram region Mihir Kumar Dey, and the Cox's Bazar South Forest Division Divisional Forest Officer Md Abdullah Al Mamun. Their presence underscores the collaborative effort required to achieve these environmental goals.
