The paper outlines a programme for the establishment of seed sources of forest trees in Bangladesh. Five species, Garjan, ‘Dipterocarpus tnrbinatus’, Gamar, ‘Gmelina arborea Sal, ‘Shorea robusta Jam ‘Syzygium grander‘ and Teak ‘Tectona grandis’ were given the highest priority. Progress in the selection of seed stands, selection of Provisional Plus Trees (PPT), mapping the natural distribution of the four indigenous species and the establishment of clonal orchards of Gamar and Teak is outlined.