Description

The National Botanical Garden (NBG) was established in 1961, covering an area of about 215 acres of land located in Mirpur, Dhaka. The garden houses nearly 78,000 species of trees, herbs, and shrubs, including a large collection of aquatic plants. Many exotic plants have been introduced in the garden and acclimatized, and are routinely propagated under the local climatic conditions. The garden was once well-planned and provided learning and recreational facilities. The existing garden is divided into 57 sections and is managed by the government through the Department of Forestry, Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Climate Change. Considering the existing natural condition of the site, the NBG authority launched a project named “Master Plan Update and Ecosystem Conservation with Essential Infrastructure Development of the National Botanical Garden, Mirpur, Dhaka.” The project will ensure proper accessibility, proper viewing and proper grouping, encourage a better understanding of trees among users and will serve as a sanctuary from the chaos of the city.