Prime Minister Tarique Rahman officially inaugurated a nationwide tree plantation campaign for secondary educational institutions on Monday by planting a sapling on the premises of the Bangladesh-China Friendship International Conference Center.

Operating under the slogan 'One Child, One Tree', the Prime Minister simultaneously launched the initiative virtually across more than 29,000 secondary schools throughout the country.

Following the inauguration, the Prime Minister attended the "Startup, Science Project and Innovation Idea Showcasing" exhibition, a national event organized by the Ministry of Education at the same venue.

During his visit to the exhibition, the Prime Minister toured various stalls to inspect innovative projects developed by students from across Bangladesh.

The students provided detailed presentations on the features and potential benefits of their work, receiving high praise from the Prime Minister, who encouraged them to maintain their commitment to creativity and scientific advancement.

The event was attended by several prominent figures, including the Prime Minister’s spouse, Dr. Zubaida Rahman; Education Minister Dr. ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon; Prime Minister’s Defence Adviser Brigadier General (retd.) Dr. AKM Shamsul Islam; Education Adviser Mahdi Amin; Principal Secretary ABM Abdus Sattar; Press Secretary AAM Saleh Shibly; and Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman, among others.