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Jul292025 by TS ReportNo Comments

The Tiger Is Not Just a Species, But Our Pride— Environment Advisor

“We must stand firm and use all our strength against tiger traffickers and poachers. The benefits of tiger conservation must be made visible to the public.” Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, said this whle speaking as the chief guest joining virtually from Secretariat at a discussion held today at the Forest Department headquarters in Agargaon, Dhaka, marking World Tiger Day 2025. The Environment Advisor emphasized that the tiger is not merely a wild animal—it is a source of national pride and a symbol of our identity. “Just as we are proud of the Sundarbans, we are equally proud of the Royal Bengal Tiger. We associate the tiger with courage, love, and heroism. Even our national cricketers are affe...

Jul282025 by TS ReportNo Comments

144 Acres of Forest Land in Purbachal Freed from Illegal Occupation, 155 Houses Demolished

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Following the directive of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, a major eviction drive was carried out today in the biodiversity-rich area of Purbachal. During the operation, 4.6 acres of illegally occupied land were recovered out of the total 144 acres under encroachment. A total of 155 illegally built houses belonging to 44 families were demolished. The estimated market value of the recovered land is approximately BDT 70 crore. As a result of this operation, the entire 144 acres of forest land in Purbachal have now been declared free from illegal occupation. The operation was led by the Divisional Forest Officer, Wildlife Management and Nature Conservation Division, Dhaka. The drive was conducted with the support of the Rupganj Army Camp, RAB-1, BGB, Kaliganj Up...

Jul272025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Khulna Rotary Club members plant saplings & release fingerlings in ponds

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Rotary Club of Khulna Port City organized tree plantation and fingerling release at Alimul Millat Rahamatia Kamil Madrasha (Khalashi Madrasha) in Khulna on Saturday. The initiatives aimed to promote environmental sustainability and community well-being. The event was graced by Rtn. PP Molla Maruf Rashid, Deputy Coordinator, RIPSHA-Zone-5, Club Advisor Rtn. PP Rezaul Karim, Mr. AFM Nazmus Saud, Principal, Alimul Millat Rahamatia Kamil Madrasha, and club members including IPP, PP’s, under the leadership of Club President Rtn. Feroz Ahmed, PHF. Rtn. PP Md. Akter Hossain, PHF served as the event chair and ensured smooth coordination of activities. Prior to the service projects, a special prayer was held during the club’s regular meeting in memory of the students affected by the rec...

Jul82025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Single-Use Plastic to Be Banned in Bangladesh Secretariat from October 2 — Cabinet Secretary

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Cabinet Secretary Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rashid has announced that the use of harmful single-use plastic (SUP) items declared by the government will be banned in the Bangladesh Secretariat starting from Thursday, October 2, 2025. To ensure smooth implementation, a preparatory period will be provided throughout August and September, during which officials will be directed to gradually reduce the use of plastic items. He made this announcement while speaking as the chief guest at a seminar titled “Sustainable Plastic Use in the Secretariat: A Future for a Single-Use Plastic Free Environment”, organized by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change at the Multipurpose Hall of the Finance Division. Dr. Rashid emphasized that plastic pollution is a global challenge requiring collect...

Jul72025 by TS ReportNo Comments

10-Year Strategic Plan to Strengthen Bangladesh Climate Change Trust- Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan

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To transform the Bangladesh Climate Change Trust (BCCT) into an efficient, self-reliant, and future-ready institution, a 10-year strategic plan will be developed with expert guidance, announced Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources. She made the announcement on Monday while speaking as the chief guest at a stakeholder meeting with officials and staff at the BCCT office in Mohakhali, Dhaka. The Environment Advisor stated that the Climate Change Trust Act 2010 will be amended and the operational guidelines updated to make them more relevant to current needs. She also mentioned that if government land is allocated, steps will be taken to construct a permanent office building for BCCT, which will enhance...

Jul52025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Environment Advisor Calls for Muslim World’s Leadership in Achieving zero poverty, zero unemployment and zero net carbon emissions

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Water Resources, has called for sincere practice of social responsibility to achieve the Three Zeros—zero poverty, zero unemployment, and zero net carbon emissions—rather than just verbal commitment. Advisor Rizwana addressed leaders from across the Muslim world on the urgent need to tackle poverty, joblessness, and environmental degradation through genuine social business models. Environment Advisor said this while speaking as the chief guest at the International Social Business Summit (ISBS) 2025: NGO Leadership for the Three Zeros in the Muslim World, held at Hotel Bengal Blueberry in Gulshan, Dhaka, “What we need most is not just uttering values, but practicing them,” she said, emphasizing ...

Jul42025 by TS ReportNo Comments

JICA’s Executive Senior Vice President Miyazaki met with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Yunus

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Miyazaki Katsura, Executive Senior Vice President, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has met with Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser, Interim Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, on July 3, 2025, in Dhaka. Executive Senior Vice President Miyazaki explained that she has visited Bangladesh for the first time. She has visited the country to attend the memorial ceremony held on July 2 to commemorate 7 Japanese citizens who lost their lives in the 2016 Dhaka Terrorist Attack, and to deepen JICA’s ties with Bangladesh furthermore. Chief Adviser Dr. Yunus extended his condolences to the victims of the Holy Artisan incident. Chief Adviser Dr. Yunus expressed he will work on the development of Bangladesh with their legacies in heart. He also expressed his a...

Jul32025 by TS ReportNo Comments

JICA Executive Senior Vice President Meets Environment Advisor

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, announced proposals to transform forest resource centers into nature learning hubs to engage urban youth with biodiversity. During a meeting on Thursday, with a high-level Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) delegation, led by Executive Senior Vice President Miyazaki Katsura, at the Bangladesh Secretariat, Advisor also sought JICA’s support to modernize the Bangladesh Forest Industries Development Corporation (BFIDC) for eco-friendly furniture production and expand into new markets. Additional proposals included upgrading safari parks to global standards and enhancing digital forest monitoring to combat illegal logging. The meeting, rooted in mutual respe...

Jul22025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Mobile Court Fines Three Aftabnagar Institutions for Construction Material Air Pollution

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Today, on 2 July 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change conducted a mobile court in B-Block of Aftabnagar area in Dhaka Metropolitan City for causing air pollution by dumping construction materials openly on public roads. The mobile court was led by Jesmin Nahar, Deputy Secretary and Executive Magistrate of the Ministry. Prosecution was conducted by Mr. Md. Monir Uddin Ahmad, Inspector of the Department of Environment, Dhaka Metropolitan Office. Upon evidence of violation of Rule 11(g) of the Air Pollution (Control) Rules, 2022, three individuals from three institutions were fined a total of BDT 15,000, which was duly realized on the spot. The violators were also cautioned to refrain from causing such environmental hazards in the future. The Department of Envir...

Jul12025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Empowering Youth for Climate Action: Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan and UNICEF Bangladesh Chart Path for Collaboration

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Advisor for the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Ministry of Water Resources Syeda Rizwana Hasan has emphasized the urgent need for accountability, coordination, and youth involvement in climate adaptation efforts across Bangladesh. Stressing the importance of engaging youth in national development, she proposed that young representatives be included in monitoring mechanisms for infrastructure and water-related projects implemented by the Water Development Board and others. She also called for practical solutions to issues like fecal sludge management and medical waste disposal, including the use of safer alternatives such as microwave treatment instead of incineration. The Environment Advisor made these remarks during a meeting with a high-level UNICEF Bangladesh ...