Dhaka, April 25 -- Five lakh trees will be planted in the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) area this year, said its Administrator Mohammad Azaz.

He made the statement while speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration of renowned painter Md Abu Selim's solo exhibition titled 'Save the Environment' at Alliance Francaise de Dhaka in Dhanmondi on Friday evening.

The DNCC Administrator said, "We have started planting trees along roads, sidewalks, medians, and all public spaces in the DNCC area. This year, we will plant 5 lakh trees. The community will be involved in this initiative, as well as organizations working to protect the environment."

He also said that City Corporation employees are cleaning garbage every day to keep Dhaka c...