Bangladesh tree fair abuzz with nature lovers to see topiary plants

STORY: Bangladesh tree fair abuzz with nature lovers to see topiary plants DATELINE: June 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of tree fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): AMINUL ISLAM, Official from the forest department 3. various of tree fair 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): A.F.M. JAMAL UDDIN, Professor of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University in Dhaka STORYLINE: A tree fair has been underway in Bangladesh capital Dhaka, with an array of topiary plants providing a picturesque sight for nature lovers. The event, entitled "National Tree Fair", kicked off on June 5 at the site beside the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC), also known as the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center. With the theme of living sustainably in harmony with nature, the month-long fair, the largest of its kind in Bangladesh, had a flying start this year with many visitors after a two-year COVID-19 hiatus, aiming to promote and encourage gardening and planting trees among t