Dhaka, Aug. 22 -- Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Shafiqul Islam Khan has said Dhaka will be turned into a clean and green city through collective efforts.

He made the remarks while inaugurating a tree plantation programme in the capital's Uttara on Saturday.

The DNCC administrator said private organisations have come forward to implement the government's long-term greening plan, which he said would play an important role in creating a sustainable urban environment.

He said the government would provide all-out support for the city's greening initiatives.

The DNCC has taken an initiative to plant 500,000 trees across its area over the next five years. So far, around 55,000 trees have been planted, while work to beauti...