Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday sought people's cooperation in keeping Bangladesh clean and protecting the environment, urging everyone to refrain from littering and dispose of waste responsibly to help build a cleaner and better more liveable country for future generations.

In a video message posted on his verified Facebook page, the Prime Minister said protecting the environment is not solely the government's responsibility but a shared duty of every citizen.

"If each of us becomes more conscious from today and disposes of our waste in designated places properly instead of throwing it indiscriminately, we can gradually make Bangladesh free of waste and build a beautiful environment," he said.

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