Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, has launched the “Green Dhaka Initiative,” a plan to plant 1 million trees within the city limits over the next three years to curb rising temperatures and improve air quality. Roadside avenues and public parks are the primary focus.
The campaign is backed by the Ministry of Environment and local civic groups, with schools mobilized for maintenance and planting activities. Climate models suggest the urban canopy could reduce city temperatures by up to 3°C in summer months.
This green effort resonates with climate plans in Indian cities like Delhi and Kolkata, which are also seeking ways to mitigate extreme heat through urban forestry and green corridors.