Meherpur, Bangladesh | 15 June 2026

To mark World Environment Day 2026, Subah Samajik Unnayan Sangstha organized a tree protection and environmental awareness campaign in Meherpur under the theme:

“Advancing a Just Energy Transition for a Protected Nature and a Livable Future.”

As part of the initiative, volunteers removed harmful plastic bags, polythene, and other waste materials from the bases of more than 500 roadside trees along the Meherpur–Chuadanga Highway. The campaign aimed to promote environmental conservation and encourage the public not to dump plastic or other harmful waste around trees.

Organizers explained that plastic waste accumulated around tree bases restricts the flow of air and water into the soil, hampers healthy root growth, and negatively affects both tree health and the surrounding environment. The cleanup campaign was designed to protect roadside trees while raising awareness about responsible waste disposal.

The environmental campaign brought together organizational leaders, teachers, social workers, and local political representatives. During the event, participants emphasized that protecting the environment is a shared responsibility that requires collective action. They called on citizens to actively participate in maintaining a clean and green environment and to adopt environmentally responsible practices in their daily lives.

The campaign was implemented with support from JET NET-BD Campaign, Meherpur, which joined hands with the organizers to promote environmental sustainability.

Speakers noted that regular cleanup activities, combined with increased public awareness, can play a significant role in preserving nature and creating a healthier, more livable planet for future generations. They urged people from all walks of life to contribute to environmental protection by avoiding plastic pollution and supporting community-based conservation initiatives.