Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Wednesday reminded the countrymen about his party's unwavering commitment towards protecting the environment.

On the occasion of the World Environment Day, which is globally observed on June 4, Rahman, in his X account wrote that he took pride in the policies implemented by successive governments led by BNP.

These policies include “ historic canal-digging programme, initiatives to combat climate change and promote green energy, ambitious tree plantation schemes, introduction of clean vehicles such as CNG, and the ban on polythene bags and CO2-generating three wheelers, among others.”

Rahman also lamented the current Awami League government's various measures which he believes have severely disrupted the environmental and ecological balance in Bangladesh.

“Disregarding our commitment to an eco-friendly world, the illegitimate Awami League government continues to undertake corruption-ridden mega projects,” he wrote in X, pointing out projects like coal-fired power stations in Rampal, Banshkhali, Payra, Phulbari, Matarbari, and Maheshkhali, as well as the nuclear power plant in Rooppur, Kutubdia LNG terminal, and nationwide highways and bridges.

Rahman said that all of these projects are done “without proper impact assessments” and they are “devastating our natural landscapes.” “It’s disheartening that Dhaka, the symbol of national development, ranks at the top globally, for worst air quality and as the worst city to live in,” he wrote.

He urged all activists, affiliates, and supporters of BNP to demonstrate their environmental commitment through “personal, professional, and organizational activities, raising awareness and advocating for sustainable practices.”

“Personally, I’ve a dream that when my party is elected to form the government, we’ll plant 50 million trees across the country, in an effort to achieve our goal to build a green and clean Bangladesh,” he wrote in his X account.