The organisation says it has planted around 100,000 trees across several districts this year as part of its biodiversity conservation initiatives
The Centre for Global Environment and Development (CGED), a voluntary development organisation working on environmental protection and biodiversity conservation, has formed two nine-member Environment and Biodiversity Conservation Teams in Lalmonirhat and Nilphamari districts.
The teams were formed on October 28 and 30, 2026, respectively, with Dr Md Abdul Wahab, founder and executive director of CGED, present at both events.
During the formation meetings, participants discussed the responsibilities of the newly established teams, the importance of protecting the environment and biodiversity, and the role of tree plantation in maintaining ecological balance.
Members expressed their commitment to working together to protect the environment, conserve biodiversity and raise public awareness about environmental challenges.
Established in 2005 and registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860, CGED has been carrying out environmental conservation activities through district-level teams, generally comprising nine members each.
The organisation's initiatives include tree plantation, protection of trees and wildlife, and public awareness campaigns through human chains, discussions and exchange meetings. It also works to highlight issues such as river conservation, transboundary river management, environmental pollution, river erosion, noise and air pollution, and climate change.
According to CGED, its Environment and Biodiversity Conservation Teams are currently active in 13 districts: Panchagarh, Dinajpur, Rangpur, Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari, Rajshahi, Kushtia, Jashore, Narail, Khulna, Bagerhat, Chattogram and Bhola.
The organisation said around 100,000 trees had been planted in different districts through these teams this year. Several human chains have also been organised, alongside poster campaigns aimed at raising awareness of environmental and biodiversity conservation.
CGED plans to expand its activities and undertake more intensive conservation programmes in the coming days, the organisation said
