Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- In Dhaka, a single tree must support the oxygen needs of around 28 people - far below what is needed for a healthy, livable environment.

Across the country, forests are shrinking, with 0.25 million acres of forest land illegally grabbed and overall coverage falling by 0.1 million acres since 2015.

The loss of green spaces, combined with rapid urbanisation and climate change, is threatening both biodiversity and public health.

Experts at the four-day international conference and workshop on "Political Commitment in Agriculture and Food" painted a stark picture of Bangladesh's environmental reality.

They warned that without urgent action, the country risks not only ecological degradation but also a decline in its capaci...