In celebration of the World Environment Day, Bonayan, the largest private sector-driven afforestation programme in Bangladesh, is set to distribute 5 million saplings nationwide.
This initiative marks Bonayan's 44th year of significant contributions to environmental restoration, says a press release.
Bangladesh faces increasing challenges from climate change, including severe cyclones, floods, heat waves, and desertification. Trees play a crucial role in mitigating these impacts, and afforestation programs are vital for disaster mitigation and environmental protection. Bonayan has been at the forefront of these efforts for over four decades.
Aligned with the government's strategic vision to combat climate change, Bonayan has prepared 5 million saplings across 19 nurseries nationwide.
This effort complements United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG-15) (Life on Land), which calls for actions to increase the area of tree-covered land to 25 per cent in relation to the total land area of Bangladesh by 2030.
Inspired by a philosophy of responsible business operation, 'Bonayan' started its afforestation journey in 1980 with a view to combatting the impacts of climate change and creating a greener environment. So far, 125 million fruit, forestry, and medicinal saplings have been distributed (free of cost), and 119 medicinal corners have been established nationwide under this programme.
Currently, 'Bonayan' is operating its project in 24 districts across the country, including Dhaka, Mymensingh, Manikganj, Tangail, Rangpur, Rajshahi, Lalmonirhat, Natore, Kushtia, Jhenaidah, Meherpur, Jashore, Chattogram, Bandarban, Khagrachari, Cox's Bazar, Rangamati and Noakhali (Bhasanchar).
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