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Bangladesh to Request Flood Forecasting Data from Upstream Countries: Syeda Rizwana Hasan

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Water Resources, stated that all necessary information would be sought from upstream countries, including China, India, Nepal, and Bhutan, to provide timely forecasts for sudden and severe floods. Discussions and communications with these countries will be strengthened to ensure this. Efforts will also be made to provide timely flood forecasts to the public in simple language.The advisor made these remarks while presiding over a review meeting of the activities of departments under the Ministry of Water Resources, held on Saturday at the conference room of Pani Bhaban in the capital.The advisor mentioned that public hearings would be conducted in Feni and Comilla, areas recently affected by floods. Future actions will be taken based o...

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Environment Advisor Directs Effective Measures for Eco-friendly Building Construction and Pollution Prevention

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, emphasized the need for constructing eco-friendly buildings in future projects under the ministry's departments. She stated that building designs should allow work to be done during the day using natural sunlight without the need for electric lighting. The buildings must also be designed to ensure adequate airflow. Additionally, environmentally friendly construction materials, such as block bricks, should be used.Environment Advisor made these remarks on Thursday afternoon while speaking as the chief guest at a meeting held in the ministry's conference room to review the progress of the Annual Development Program for the fiscal year 2024-25 up to July.The advisor also directed the Director Gener...

Aug282024 by No Comments

Expressions Family Contributes One Day’s Salary for Flood Victims

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In solidarity with the indomitable spirit of the people of Bangladesh in the face of natural calamity, Expressions Family (Communication agencies Expressions Ltd, Express Events and Digital Expressions), have made a financial contribution to the Chief Adviser’s Relief Fund 27 Aug 2024. The employees contributed one day’s salary whereas the companies have contributed more than that amount.Expressions Family believes the spirit of the Bangladeshi people will win again in the face of this current flood situation. As a sacred duty, Expressions is just playing a small part in by joining hands.

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Environment Advisor and UN Delegation discuss advancing Human Rights in Bangladesh

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor on Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, held a meeting Tuesday with a delegation led by Rory Mungoven, Head of the Asia-Pacific Division of the United Nations Human Rights Organization, at her office in the Bangladesh Secretariat.During the meeting, the delegation and the Advisor discussed issues related to crimes and human rights violations committed during the anti-discrimination student movement in Bangladesh. The discussions focused on potential areas of collaboration between the United Nations and the Government of Bangladesh to ensuring the protection of human rights.Syeda Rizwana Hasan highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts in environmental conservation and protection of human rights. She emphasized Bangladesh's commitment to protecting...

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Water Resources Adviser Visits Flood-Affected Areas in Habiganj

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, has stated that the government is working collectively with full force to tackle the ongoing flash flood situation in various districts of the country. With the help of everyone, swift and effective measures are being taken to rescue people from remote areas. She expressed sincere gratitude to the students and general public who are participating spontaneously alongside the government in providing services to the people arriving at the shelters.On Friday, August 23, Syeda Rizwana Hasan made these remarks while responding to journalists' questions after visiting various flood-affected areas in the Sadar Upazila of Habiganj district.The Water Resources Adviser m...

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ADB to assist Bangladesh in low-cost river cleaning projects and climate action plans- Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor on Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, announced that the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will assist Bangladesh in implementing low-cost river cleaning projects for the important rivers namely Buriganga, Turag, and Balu rivers. The ADB's support will also extend to the execution of Bangladesh's action-oriented climate plans, including the National Adaptation Plan (NAP).During a meeting with Edimon Ginting, ADB's Country Director, held Tuesday at the Bangladesh Secretariat, Rizwana Hasan emphasized the importance of involving the private sector and youth in environmental protection efforts. She also highlighted the need for capacity building and requested ADB's assistance in establishing a training institute for Department of Environment (DoE) officials. ...

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Bangladesh and UK to strengthen collaboration on climate change and environmental conservation: Syeda Rizwana Hasan

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser on Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, announced that Bangladesh and the UK will deepen collaboration on climate change and environmental conservation. She emphasized the need for capacity building, rainwater harvesting, and desalination initiatives, ensuring that these benefits reach the people. Rizwana Hasan called for the doubling of the $100 billion in climate financing to address the growing needs, stressing the importance of securing a better world for future generations.On 19 August, British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Sarah Cooke, met with Syeda Rizwana Hasan at the Bangladesh Secretariat to discuss these issues. Dr. Farhina Ahmed, Secretary of the Ministry also present in the occasion.Syeda Rizwana Hasan reiterated that climate change...

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Urgent measures to prevent encroachment on heritage rivers and wetlands: Syeda Rizwana Hasan

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Water Resources, stated that urgent measures will be taken to prevent the illegal encroachment of nationally heritage wetlands and rivers. As part of this initiative, unauthorized structures in Arial, Chalan, Belai, and Basila wetlands will be removed. She also mentioned that a visit to Arial Beel would be conducted next week, along with the Housing and Public Works Advisor. Emphasizing the importance of preserving haors (wetlands) and beels, she urged officials to take timely initiatives to repair embankments in haor areas to minimize crop damage.These statements were made by the Water Resources Advisor while speaking as the chief guest at a consultation meeting held this Sunday afternoon at the Ministry of Water Resources in the Banglad...

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WaterAid Bangladesh and Light of Hope to Promote WASH Awareness

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WaterAid Bangladesh and Light of Hope Ltd. have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development of educational materials aimed at increasing awareness of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) practices among children and adolescents. This partnership seeks to empower the younger generation with essential knowledge and skills, fostering long-term improvements in public health and contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 6.The MOU was signed by Hasin Jahan, Country Director of WaterAid Bangladesh, and Waliullah Bhuiyan, CEO of Light of Hope Ltd., at WaterAid's office on August 13, 2024.Both organizations will work together to create engaging and culturally relevant educational resources, such as children’s books and learni...

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Environment advisor announces action against corrupt officials

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Zero tolerance policy against corruption has been announced by Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. He said that if any official of the Department of Environment and Forest shows any kind of corruption, irregularity and negligence for environmental and forest conservation and development, exemplary legal action will be taken against them. He said that the forest of the country should be kept like a forest and the concerned officials should be dedicated to the improvement of the quality of the country's environment.The Environment Advisor said these things while speaking as the chief guest at the first visit to the Forest Department and and View exchange meeting with the officials on Wednesday afternoon.Rizwana Hasan said that the W...