City authorities plan to set up 150 rooftop gardens in Chittagong

The port city is expecting to have more greenery with around 150 rooftop gardens to be set up under a ‘Green City’ campaign.

Chittagong City Corporation, with logistics and financial support from social welfare outfit Tilottoma Chottogram, plans to start the project on May 25.

“Initially, rooftop gardens will be designed in 100 schools and 50 buildings. Those interested to plant trees on the road islands may step forward,” said Chittagong City Mayor AJM Nasir Uddin on Tuesday.

Ten people will receive a ‘Green Award’ every six months for their contribution to the programme.

Citing hazardous impact of urbanisation and increasing population on nature, the mayor said: “This is an attempt to return to nature.”

The mayor made the announcements at a press conference.

The building owners will be trained, said campaign director Ali Murtoza.

“Our vigilance team will give advice and trainings to the building owners once a week. They can also contact us online,” he said.

Eventually, all houses, hospitals and educational institutions in Chittagong will be brought under the programme, said Murtoza.