Prime Minister Tarique Rahman made an appeal to the nation on Monday, seeking widespread public cooperation to maintain cleanliness and safeguard the environment by disposing of garbage responsibly to build a more liveable country for coming generations.

In a video address published on the Facebook page, the Prime Minister stressed that environmental protection extends beyond state obligations and represents a collective responsibility for every citizen.

He remarked, “If each of us becomes more conscious from today and disposes of our waste in designated places properly instead of throwing it indiscriminately, we can gradually make Bangladesh free of waste and build a beautiful environment.”

Reaffirming shared national ownership, he urged citizens to combine individual efforts, stating, "I seek your cooperation. Let us all work together to keep our country clean and beautiful. Let each of us do our part to protect and preserve a clean environment that will ensure a healthier, more liveable country for future generations.”

Highlighting how environmental cleanliness directly impacts individuals across all social demographics, Tarique Rahman observed that discarded refuse has become a ubiquitous sight across cities, district towns, and rural villages, marking a stark decline compared to conditions three or four decades ago.

He cited examples of common litter, including plastic bottles, used tissues, snack wrappers, and cooking oil containers, frequently scattered along thoroughfares, commercial markets, and neighborhoods.

To emphasize his point, the premier asked citizens to consider how disagreeable it would feel if their personal residences were left strewn with garbage in a similar manner.

Drawing upon a classic literary description of the country's natural beauty, the Prime Minister argued that through heightened public consciousness and responsible conduct, the nation can easily maintain clean and attractive surroundings.

He pointed out that the majority of citizens commute by bus, rickshaw, or on foot, and that accumulated waste alongside foul odors causes avoidable hardship for daily pedestrians.

He asserted that utilizing designated collection points would elevate public sanitation and make shared spaces far more pleasant for all.

Sharing observations from his recent nationwide travels, Tarique Rahman recounted seeing numerous ponds filled with garbage or lined with waste along their banks, despite those areas historically serving as community gathering spots for families and neighbors.

He similarly drew attention to public parks in Dhaka and other districts, noting that while cleaning staff routinely tidy these spaces, visitors frequently leave behind food wrappers and trash.

Expressing concern over recreational spots losing their charm due to indiscriminate dumping, he stated, "If we leave a place clean after using it, those who come after us will also be able to enjoy a clean and pleasant environment."

He concluded his address by calling on everyone across Bangladesh to cultivate the habit of placing waste inside designated bins and collection points.