Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Bir Muktijoddha Md. Abdus Salam inaugurated the National Tree Plantation Program 2026 at Shaheed Matiur Rahman Park in Gulistan. The initiative, launched simultaneously in ten DSCC regions, aims to plant 300,000 trees between 2026 and 2030. On the opening day, 500 trees were planted as part of the program.

During his address, Abdus Salam emphasized that the fight against climate change is now a national priority, urging citizens to plant more trees and ensure their proper care. He expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for announcing a nationwide plan to plant 250 million trees and highlighted the importance of greenery in combating rising temperatures and declining groundwater levels in Dhaka. He also encouraged residents to leave open spaces for grass when constructing new buildings.

The administrator announced annual awards for rooftop farmers and mentioned plans to discuss tax rebates for them. Under DSCC’s zero-waste initiative, 18,000 trees have already been planted on road medians and traffic islands, and a central nursery is being developed at Osmani Udyan to distribute free saplings to citizens.