, June 19 -- The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has nominated 21 individuals and institutions in seven categories for the "National Tree Plantation Award 2024" in recognition of their outstanding contributions to afforestation and environmental conservation.

In the 'Ka' category (educational institutions), Dalgram Bi-Mukhi High School of Lalmonirhat secured first place, while Government Michael Madhusudan College in Jashore and Jhenaidah Textile Engineering College placed second and third respectively, said an official release.

Under the 'Kha' category (government and non-government institutions), the Office of the Upazila Nirbahi Officer in Manikchhari, Khagrachhari clinched first place. Kushtia Zila Parishad and Ba...