Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has emphasized the importance of planting trees suited to local soil and environmental conditions to maintain soil quality and ecological balance. He made the remarks on Saturday morning during a meeting on tree plantation at his Tejgaon office, attended by senior officials including the Minister for Forest, Environment and Climate Change, Abdul Awal Mintoo.

Rahman noted that soil characteristics vary across regions, and selecting appropriate tree species will improve survival rates and support environmental stability. He highlighted that climate change impacts are becoming more visible, with noticeable shifts in seasonal patterns such as reduced rainfall in June compared to previous years. He attributed part of this environmental imbalance to the decline in forest cover and vegetation.

The meeting also discussed the implementation of a national program to plant 250 million trees over the next five years. The Prime Minister is scheduled to inaugurate the initiative on June 14 in Dulahazara, Cox’s Bazar, as part of efforts to combat climate change and ensure a safer planet for future generations.