Dhaka, October 2026: With the aim of protecting the environment, addressing the impacts of climate change, and building a green belt along the coast, Dhoritri Rokhhay Amra (DHORA), an environmental and climate-focused citizens’ organisation, and Waterkeepers Bangladesh implemented tree-planting and seedling distribution programmes in different parts of the country during the 2026 monsoon season. Students, teachers, local administration representatives, and environmental activists participated in these activities, organised with the support of local organisations and Planeteers Clubs at educational institutions.
Cox’s Bazar: On 1 August, a seedling distribution programme, drawing competition, and environmental discussion were held at Patabari High School in Ukhiya. On 3 August, 600 fruit-bearing, forest, and medicinal saplings were distributed among approximately 350 students at Morichapalong High School. The chief guest at the programme was Panna Akter, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Ukhiya.
On 1 September, approximately 400 fruit-bearing, forest, and medicinal saplings were distributed among students and planted on the school premises of Kalarmarchhara High School in Moheshkhali. Imran Mahmud Dalim, UNO of Moheshkhali, attended as the chief guest. On 4 October, seedlings of different species were distributed among students and local residents at Pekua Central School and College. Mohammad Anisul Islam, Assistant Commissioner (Land) of Pekua Upazila, was the chief guest. In Kutubdia, fruit-bearing and medicinal saplings were distributed among 500 students of Kutubdia Model High School and College. The chief guest was Md. Mizanur Rahman, UNO of Kutubdia.
Barguna: On 1 September, 550 fruit-bearing and medicinal saplings, including hog plum, amla, jackfruit, guava, jamun, olive, lemon, tamarind, haritaki, bahera, and arjun, were distributed among 250 students of Monsatali Lakurtola A B R Secondary School in Barguna Sadar. Md. Shah Aziz, UNO of Barguna Sadar, was the chief guest.
On 6 September, fruit-bearing and medicinal saplings were distributed among 400 students of Kalmegha Muslim Secondary School in Patharghata. The chief guest was Imam Hossain Babul, former chairman of Patharghata BRDB and president of the school’s managing committee. On 21 September, various forest, fruit-bearing, and medicinal saplings were distributed among more than 300 Planeteers Club students in Taltali. Abu Jafar Md. Elias, Upazila Agriculture Officer of Taltali, attended as the chief guest.
Patuakhali and Bagerhat: On 9 September, fruit saplings, including mango, jackfruit, jamun, amla, and guava, were distributed among 372 students of Laluya Janata Secondary School in Kalapara. Md. Arifuzzaman, UNO of Kalapara, was the chief guest.
At Chandpai Mesher Shah Secondary School in Mongla, Bagerhat, saplings were distributed among more than 300 students. The chief guest was Md. Noor Alam SK, Pashur River Waterkeeper and Coordinator of Sundarbans Rokhhya Amra (DHORA).
Sylhet: On 5 August, under the campaign “Tree Planting in the Monsoon, Covering the Land in Green,” DHORA Sylhet planted neem saplings on the road median in the Sobhanighat area of Sylhet city. The chief guest was Professor Dr. Mohammad Zahirul Haque, Vice-Chancellor of Metropolitan University and an organiser of DHORA. The programme was chaired by Dr. Mostafa Shahzaman Chowdhury Bahar, President of DHORA Sylhet.
Representatives of local administrations, teachers, students, and environmental activists participated in the various programmes. Initiatives were also taken to reward students based on the care and monitoring of their saplings.
These activities emphasise engaging students in tree planting and nurturing, raising environmental awareness, and expanding green belts in coastal areas. They also highlight the importance of collective action to protect biodiversity, maintain ecological balance, and address the impacts of climate change through planned tree planting and the conservation of mangrove forests.
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