Dhaka, March 10 -- Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Saber Hossain Chowdhury said environmental conservation of the country will be ensured by collaborative efforts among ministries.

He underscored the need for extensive planning and coordination to raise awareness about environmental conservation and promote tree plantation initiatives across the nation.

The Environment Minister made the remarks in his speech as the chair of a preparatory inter-ministerial meeting at the ministry's meeting room of the Secretariat held on Sunday, ahead of the upcoming 'World Environment Day and Environment Fair 2024' and 'National Tree Plantation Campaign and Tree Fair 2024.'

The minister said this year, World Environment Day will be ...