Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called for collective awareness and responsibility to transform Dhaka from an unlivable city into a livable one. He made the remarks on Thursday while inaugurating World Environment Day, the Environment Fair, and the National Tree Plantation Campaign and Tree Fair 2026. The Prime Minister emphasized the need for major reforms in waste management and reiterated the government’s strict stance against deforestation and hill cutting. He also urged citizens to plant a tree with every child’s birth.

Rahman highlighted that most people remain unaware of environmental issues and urged everyone to act responsibly to keep the environment pollution-free. He described raising awareness as a sacred duty for those attending the event. During the ceremony, the Prime Minister presented the National Environment Award 2025 to three individuals and three institutions for outstanding contributions in environmental conservation, education, and research.

Award recipients included academics and organizations recognized for pollution control, environmental education, and innovation in environmental research and technology.