, March 16 -- Eastern Bank PLC has honoured environmental activist Shakhawat Ullah, popularly known as Brikkhoshokha, in recognition of his contributions to nationwide tree plantation and environmental conservation.

Eastern Bank's Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Ali Reza Iftekhar, presented the honour at a ceremony held at the bank's corporate headquarters in Gulshan, according to a media release on Monday.

The recognition was given under the bank's initiative titled 'EBL Mission Bangladesh Returns 2025', through which four individuals were honoured this year for their contributions to society and the environment.

Over the past eight years, Shakhawat Ullah has planted more than 180,000 trees in 35 districts across Bangla...