Bangladesh to observe World Environment Day on June 25
DHAKA, June 4, 2025 (BSS) – The World Environment Day will be observed globally tomorrow but in Bangladesh the day’s programmes will formally be observed on June 25 due to Eid-ul-Azha holiday.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change will hold different programmes marking the day on June 25 as the 10-day Eid-ul Azha holiday begins tomorrow.
This year’s theme of the day is “Say no to plastic pollution–it is time to act”.
The main event will take place at the Bangladesh-China Friendship International Conference Center in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar here and Chief Adviser of the interim government is expected to attend the function as the chief guest.
On the day, the chief adviser is also expected to inaugurate the National Tree Plantation Campaign and the month-long Tree Fair and Environment Fair by planting sapling.
Additionally, he will present the National Environment Awards and the National Awards for Tree Plantation and Wildlife Conservation.
To raise public awareness against plastic pollution, the theme and slogan of the World Environment Day 2025 will be broadcast as scroll messages on Bangladesh Television, as well as all private TV channels and electronic media.