Dhaka, June 4 -- The Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh on Thursday hosted "Swiss Partnerships for a Greener Bangladesh", a special event to mark World Environment Day 2026 at Edge Gallery in Dhaka.

The programme was organised in support of the Government of Bangladesh's efforts to protect nature and the environment, according to a press release.

A key highlight of the event was the announcement of Switzerland's commitment to support the planting of 300'000 climate-resilient trees across Satkhira and Naogaon.

The initiative will be implemented through Swiss-supported programmes, including Climate Action at Local Level and Governance for climate-resilient public service delivery, with a focus on strengthening local environmental actio...