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Environment Advisor seeks China’s cooperation in controlling air pollution

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has sought China's cooperation in controlling air pollution. She requested that Beijing share its experience in controlling air pollution with Bangladesh. She said we can learn from China's policies, innovations, and community-driven approaches. She also underscored the importance of sharing comprehensive information on common rivers and also wanted to know from China about the Plans in Brahmaputra River.She made these remarks at a seminar titled “Analysis of Environmental Sustainable Development and Management in China and Bangladesh” organized today by the Center for China Studies, University of Dhaka, at the virtual classroom of the Vice Chancellor Suite.Environment Advisor said, we must rema...

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ADB to Provide $1 Billion Annually for Bangladesh’s Inclusive Development

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Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director Hoe Yun Jeong met with Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and the Ministry of Water Resources, at the Forest Department in Dhaka today. The discussions focused on ADB’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s climate resilience and environmental sustainability.During the meeting, Syeda Rizwana Hasan emphasized ADB’s increased focus on climate-focused and socially inclusive activities over traditional infrastructure projects. Highlighting her government’s ambitious plans to restore eight major rivers across the country’s eight divisions, she urged ADB to prioritize river cleaning initiatives around Dhaka.The Advisor also stressed the need for tangible actions on the ground instead of mer...

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EFT System Eliminates Harassment and Inconvenience of MPO-Enlisted Teachers”- Professor Wahiduddin Mahmud

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Education Advisor Professor Wahiduddin Mahmud stated that the long-standing harassment and inconvenience faced by MPO-enlisted teachers and employees of private educational institutions under the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education have been resolved. This has been achieved through the introduction of the Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) system, which directly transfers salaries, retirement, and welfare benefits to their bank accounts. Speaking today on January 1, 2025 as the chief guest at an event organized by the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education at the International Mother Language Institute in Dhaka, Professor Mahmud inaugurated the online EFT-based transfer of MPO funds for teachers and staff. He also unveiled the online version of textbooks for the 2025 academic...

Dec282024 by No Comments

Fireworks and Firecrackers During New Year Celebrations Are Punishable Offenses

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On the occasion of the English New Year, it has become customary to celebrate with fireworks and firecrackers during the 31st night across the country. Such activities significantly exacerbate existing noise and air pollution levels. In a past incident, media reports highlighted the tragic death of a child suffering from heart disease, frightened by the loud noise of fireworks during New Year celebrations.Excessive noise can lead to numerous health issues, including hearing and memory loss, sleep disturbances, anxiety, aggression, high blood pressure, tinnitus, dizziness, increased risk of heart disease, mental instability, stroke, and heart attacks.In light of these impacts, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change urges everyone to refrain from engaging in such harm...

Dec242024 by No Comments

Land, Forests, and Wetlands to Be Included in the New NDC to Address Climate Mitigation: Syeda Rizwana Hasan

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Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Syeda Rizwana Hasan, has announced that the new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) will include land, forests, and wetlands to strengthen climate mitigation efforts. However, she highlighted several complex challenges, such as deforestation and land degradation, in achieving the NDC goals. She emphasized the need to adopt environmentally sustainable and inclusive practices to overcome these hurdles.The Advisor made these remarks as the Chief Guest at a seminar titled “Challenges in Planning and Implementing Carbon Emission Reductions from Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Use under Bangladesh’s NDC,” held at the CIRDAP Auditorium in Dhaka on Tuesday, 24 December.She also stated that forest recovery opera...

Dec222024 by No Comments

Joint operations will be strengthened against hill cutting, air pollution, and banned polythene: Syeda Rizwana Hasan

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, stated that district administrations, city corporations, and the Department of Environment will strengthen joint mobile courts to combat hill cutting, air pollution, and the use of banned polythene.She made these remarks as the chief guest at a discussion meeting on "Preventing the Use of Banned Polythene in Chattogram and Reducing Plastic Pollution" held at the Bangladesh Secretariat on December 22.The Advisor emphasized installing warning signboards on hills, increasing patrols, and issuing letters to hill owners to prevent hill cutting. She warned that strict legal actions would be taken against those violating the law.She further added that a list of polythene manufacturers would be pre...

Dec202024 by No Comments

199 Mobile Court Drives Conducted on Polythene Shopping Bag Ban

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Tapan Kumar Biswas, Additional Secretary and Chairman of the Monitoring Committee formed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, stated that in addition to raising public awareness about the use of eco-friendly bags, enforcement of the law will be made stricter. Since November 3, 199 mobile court drives have been conducted across the country to implement the ban on polythene shopping bags. These operations have resulted in fines totaling 25,72,300 Taka imposed on 414 establishments, and 50,556 kilograms of polythene shopping bags have been seized.He shared these details while briefing journalists following a monitoring operation at Karwan Bazar in Dhaka today to curb the use of polythene shopping bags.The chairman emphasized that the use of polythene bags has b...

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Tanzim elected president, Baten general secretary of ATJFB

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The Aviation and Tourism Journalists' Forum of Bangladesh (ATJFB), a platform for aviation and tourism reporters, has elected its new executive committee for a two-year term. Tanzim Anwar, Special Correspondent of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), was elected as president, while Baten Biplob, Chief Correspondent of Asian Television, was elected as general secretary. The elections took place on Friday afternoon at the Economic Reporters’ Forum (ERF) auditorium in Bijoynagar’s Paltan Tower in the capital, following the forum’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM, which started at 10 a.m. and continued until 1 p.m., featured presentations by the outgoing committee on its financial and organizational activities. National Press Club President and Kaler Kantho Editor Hasan Hafiz, along wit...

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Old and polluting buses in Dhaka will be scrapped to control air pollution: Syeda Rizwana Hasan

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, stated that people in Dhaka will not continue to suffer and die from air pollution while buses keep polluting the city. Old and polluting buses in Dhaka will be scrapped. She emphasized that the interests of a few cannot come at the cost of the health of the entire city’s population. Bus owners must take immediate action.She made these remarks today (Thursday) at a discussion meeting held at the Bidyut Bhaban in the capital. The meeting focused on strengthening discipline in the transport sector, reducing traffic congestion, and controlling air pollution in Dhaka.Ms. Hasan informed the audience that a task force has been formed to address air pollution. The task force will work to control dust o...

Dec172024 by No Comments

Environment Advisor Seeks Nordic Assistance to Establish Elephant Wildlife Sanctuary and Prioritize River Cleaning Initiatives

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, Climate Change, and Water Resources, has called for Nordic support—both financial and technical—in establishing a wildlife sanctuary for elephants, which are already extinct in the region. She also emphasized that cleaning up rivers across Bangladesh remains a top priority for the Ministry, urging Nordic countries to contribute their expertise and cooperation in these critical areas.The Advisor made these remarks during a meeting with the Ambassador of Sweden to Bangladesh, Nicolas Weeks; the Ambassador of Norway, Hakon Arald Gulbrandsen; and the Deputy Head of Mission of Denmark, Anders Karlsen, held Tuesday at the Ministry's office in the Bangladesh Secretariat.Highlighting the urgent need for sustainable soluti...