Protesters against tree felling on Satmasjid Road are set to lay siege to the DSCC Nagar Bhaban today.

Various social, cultural, environmental, student and youth organisations have jointly called for this programme at a press conference in front of Abahani field yesterday.

Amirul Rajiv, coordinator of the Satmasjid Road Tree Protection Movement, made the announcement.

He said the programme will commence in front of Doyel Chattar at 10:30am. The platform also raised four demands, which include: ceasing of tree felling on Satmasjid Road and replacing the felled trees with native species; halting the new project aimed at planting flower trees with public funds in place of the felled bigger trees; safeguarding the city's trees and greenery by implementing specific policies for both trees and city dwellers; and prioritising nature-based planning in urban development.

Chief Executive of Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association Syeda Rizwana Hasan, CEO of Brotee Sharmeen Murshid and Vice President of Udichi Jamshed Anwar Tapan, were present at the press conference.