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Habitat Protection, Corridor Restoration, and Awareness Essential for Elephant Conservation: Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Honorable Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, has emphasized that the conservation of elephants requires the protection of their natural habitats. She stated that planting elephant-friendly trees, identifying and preserving elephant corridors, conducting surveys to determine the exact elephant population, and taking effective measures to reduce human-elephant conflict are now urgent priorities. Speaking as the Chief Guest at a discussion organized on the occasion of World Elephant Day 2025 at the Forest Department headquarters (Bon Bhaban) on Wednesday, the Advisor further said that controlling captive elephants, raising awareness among rural communities, and ensuring sustainable habitats for elephan...

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SAARC Workshop on Agricultural Biosecurity for Plant Health in South Asia

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The SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC) has started a three-day regional workshop on “Agricultural Biosecurity for Plant Health in South Asia” on Tuesday (19 August 2025) in virtual mode. The event brings together experts, policymakers and researchers to discuss major challenges of plant health and transboundary biosecurity in the SAARC states. The inaugural session was graced by Ambassador Abdul Motaleb Sarker, Additional Foreign Secretary (SAARC & BIMSTEC), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dhaka, who joined as the Chief Guest. He emphasized the importance of collective regional action to safeguard agriculture from pests and diseases that threaten food security and trade across South Asia. Dr. Md. Harunur Rashid, Director of SAC, welcomed the participants and chaired the technical sessio...

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Kazi Shah Muzakker Ahmadul Hoque Appointed as Honorary Consul of Croatia

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Kazi Shah Muzakker Ahmadul Hoque has been appointed as the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Croatia to Bangladesh. On May 29, 2025, the Honorable President of Croatia, Mr. Zoran Milanović, officially conferred this responsibility upon him. Subsequently, the Government of Bangladesh has granted him the Exequatur, thereby formally recognizing his appointment and authorizing him to carry out the responsibilities entrusted by Croatia on 18th August, 2025 . In response to his appointment, Kazi Shah Muzakker Ahmadul Hoque stated, “This appointment is not only an honor but also a profound responsibility. I hope to contribute towards strengthening the bonds of friendship, cooperation, and mutual development between Bangladesh and Croatia.” Croatia is a picturesque country in Southeast E...

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DoE Enforcement Drives: Fines and Warnings Issued Against Black Smoke, Noise Pollution, Banned Polythene, and Air Pollution

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The Department of Environment (DoE) today conducted multiple mobile court drives in Dhaka and Bandarban, taking immediate action against black smoke emissions, noise pollution, banned polythene, and air pollution caused by construction materials. Two mobile court drives were carried out in Bandarban and Chawkbazar Imamganj of Dhaka against the production and use of banned polythene. In these drives, one case was filed, a fine of Tk. 500 was realized, and 2 kg of polythene was seized. Several supermarket and shop owners were cautioned, and awareness leaflets were distributed among the public. In Dhaka’s Manik Mia Avenue, a mobile court fined a total of Tk. 14,000 in five cases for excessive black smoke emissions from vehicles and issued warnings to several drivers. In another drive co...

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Pakistan High Commission Dhaka marks Independence Day with the spirit of Marka-e- Haq

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A flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Pakistan High Commission, Dhaka this morning to celebrate the 78th Independence Day Anniversary of Pakistan. Pakistan’s High Commissioner (Designate) to Bangladesh, Mr. Imran Haider hoisted the national flag to the tune of the national anthem. The ceremony was well attended by members of the Pakistani community in Bangladesh, Pakistani students, members of local media, academia, thinktanks and staff of the High Commission. Special messages from the President, the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan were read out on the occasion. In their messages, the leadership congratulated the nation on the occasion of the Independence Day and paid tributes to Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Allama ...

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Seminar Highlights Bangladesh’s Readiness for EU Digital Product Passport Implementation

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A day-long seminar titled "EU Trade Forum: Spotlight on the Digital Product Passport" was recently held at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka to familiarize Bangladesh’s export-oriented industries with the European Union’s (EU) new policy initiative—the Digital Product Passport (DPP). The event was jointly organized by the Ministry of Commerce and the German Development Agency GIZ, aiming to create a shared understanding of the DPP and assess Bangladesh’s preparedness to align its export sectors with the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). At the seminar, the chief guest, Mr. Mahbubur Rahman, Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, said, “This type of technology-driven event has been organized in Bangladesh for the first time. He further said that while im...

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Govt Launches First-Ever Global Standards Adopted for SOE Asset and Lease Management

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Finance and Science & Technology Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed has said that enhancing efficiency in asset management across State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and Autonomous Bodies (ABs), which together hold 80 percent of the government’s assets, could play a crucial role in reducing the government’s contingent liabilities, currently standing at Tk 6.5 lakh crore. He made the remarks while launching the Policy and Procedures Manual for Property, Plant & Equipment (PPE) and Lease—the first of its kind in Bangladesh—at a dissemination workshop held on Thursday, 7 August 2025, at the Finance Division. The event was organized under the Scheme on Strengthening SOE Governance under the Strengthening Public Financial Management Program to Enable Service Delivery (SPFMS). “This initiative ...

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Government Seeks Support from Islamic Scholars to Curb Noise Pollution- Syeda Rizwana Hasan

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, emphasized the government’s need for the support of Islamic scholars in addressing noise pollution. She expressed hope that the scholars would submit concrete action plans to aid in this effort. Speaking at a consultation meeting held on Monday at the Department of Environment with prominent Islamic scholars from across the country, the Advisor noted that incorporating environmental messages—such as the importance of reducing plastic pollution, preventing hill cutting, and stopping illegal stone extraction—into religious sermons could effectively influence behavioral change among the public. She said that in many countries, noise pollution has been significantly...

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SAARC Regional Meet Promotes Agroecology in South Asia

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The inaugural session of the SAARC regional workshop titled “Promoting Agroecological Approaches for Sustainable Transformation of Agri-food Systems in South Asia” was held on Tuesday (July 29, 2025), in Thimphu, Bhutan. The three-day workshop has been jointly organized by the SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Bhutan and Welthungerhilfe. The initiative aims to assess the present state of agroecological policies, programs, and practices in South Asia and to chart a pathway for wider adoption across SAARC member countries. Delegates and experts from five SAARC nations- Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka- are attending the event, alongside a host of national and international speakers, panelists, academics, an...

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

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“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...