Dhaka, July 9 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday inaugurated the Environment Fair 2026 and the National Tree Plantation Campaign and National Tree Fair 2026, highlighting the importance of protecting the environment, expanding forest cover and encouraging greater public participation in tackling climate change.

The Prime Minister opened the programmes at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in the capital around 11:30am under the theme, "Let's Beautify the Country through Tree Plantation; Bangladesh First."

The programme began with the recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by readings from other holy scriptures.

The Prime Minister also distributed the National Environment Award 2025, the National Wildlife Cons...