The Bangladesh of the twenty-first century is still developing! Since the bloody struggle for liberation, four decades had gone. A nation that was accustomed to a calm, soft rhythm that was surrounded by greenery and rivers changed its pace to accommodate the changing times. With this pace, technology and progress have joined forces. Every area has been invaded by modernity. The population has grown. In order to accommodate the rising population, high-rises have been built one after another. Nature’s abundance is sacrificed first. Currently, green is slowly going extinct. The foundation of human existence as a whole has changed drastically. As a result, the rhythm of people’s lives has shifted. The color green has slightly faded. Where has the developing Bangladesh, which was born in the 1970s, come to now?

 Deforestation is a big issue in Bangladesh. The proportion of forest land that a country should have is not present in our country. We are aware that ours is a small nation with a landmass of 147,000 square kilometers and a population of around 17 crores. Trees are the first to be sacrificed when human demand grows, which is a major issue for us. Our earth is getting warmer, and we are aware of this. We will therefore be the ones who suffer the most. Bangladesh will be the main victim even if we were not the cause of the agony. If the temperature continues to rise at this rate, one-third of Bangladesh would be underwater after 40 years.
In Bangladesh, there used to be one-story buildings with attached plots of land where people grew flowers, fruit, and vegetables. This was the way of life there ten to fifteen years ago. All of these have been gradually eliminated. Everyone wants an apartment, especially one in a high-rise. An architect has noticed that landowners and landlords are unwilling to give up any land for the sake of the environment. The Kyoto Protocol, which addressed the subject of global warming, was held in Japan in 1995. There, it was decided that some of the city’s rooftops should be covered in vegetation. But we disregarded it! Many of us were able to steer clear of materialism at the most recent Climate Conference. And we are continually informed that India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan will suffer consequences from a one degree increase in temperature. All of the rivers run through these nations. Our southern region will be submerged in water in several places. The ecological imbalance has significantly increased Dhaka’s temperature. The city’s temperature has risen as a result of the excessive use of glass in building exteriors. The only way to save us is to plant trees. The notion of rooftop gardening can be expanded in order to provide a significant answer. Vertical gardens are popular right now, especially abroad. We can therefore gradually bring back the green if we implement this idea of a vertical garden in our high-rises’ and force people to perform certain things. In our nation, rooftop gardens have existed for decades. Recently, it has resembled a revolution.

If there is a presence of green in a little area, such as a corner of a room, a roof, or even a small patch of land, that green can become your soulmate with whom you can share your happiness and sadness. Trees shouldn’t be cut down; instead, we should plant and care for them. Let’s appreciate nature and trees. We must all internalize the benefits of becoming green. The trees that our predecessors left for us will be preserved, and we’ll also leave some green space for future generations.

Everyone is invited to participate in this joyful endeavor of Sabuj Biplob! Sabuj Biplob, which represents a golden Bangladesh, has vowed to instill a love of green in all of her subjects. A special effort has been created as a result of the interaction between emotion and technology. Human existence will be healthier, more joyful, and simpler if we walk with nature. On this green expedition, may the next generation be inspired! May everyone join in!

Sabuj Biplob  is a tree plantation activity of Nature Conservation Network-NCN. It is a social movement focused on improving environmental health and raising awareness of environmental conservation issues. First ever it has successfully concluded a tree plantation program-2011 at Noakhali.  Free saplings distribution and tree plantation was included that program. And concept is now effectively spreading countrywide in Bangladesh. This program is now appreciated by mass media and general people of Bangladesh.