He made the call on Saturday (October 17) morning while visiting Government Bangla College in Mirpur of the capital to observe a dengue prevention program and cleanliness campaign.

The Prime Minister said that Dhaka's air quality often reaches alarming levels. There is no alternative to tree plantation to address this situation. He especially emphasized planting neem trees.

Addressing the students, Tareque Rahman said that the work of cleanliness and creating social awareness must not remain limited to scheduled programs. The message of awareness must be spread among friends, relatives, and acquaintances. He also remarked that the young generation must take responsibility for building a clean and healthy Bangladesh.

Emphasizing cleanliness for dengue prevention, the Prime Minister said that everyone must be aware to keep homes, educational institutions, and workplaces clean. In particular, he called for remaining alert about the dengue outbreak until November.

Finally, the Prime Minister advised the students to plant at least one tree on their birthdays or special days. At the same time, he called on everyone to work together to build a healthy Bangladesh by keeping soil, water, and air clean.