A Clear Urban Vision is Essential to Make Dhaka Livable: Syeda Rizwana Hasan
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, emphasized the need for a specific action plan to make Dhaka a livable city. She highlighted that an urban vision for Dhaka is essential. "Mega projects alone will not suffice; we need more green spaces, open areas for breathing, seating spaces, and opportunities for youth to engage in sports," she said.
Speaking as a special speaker at a discussion program on Tuesday, 7 October 2024, at RAJUK Auditorium in the capital, organized on the occasion of World Habitat Day 2024, she delivered these remarks. The theme of this year’s event was, "Engaging youth to create a better urban future ."
Rizwana Hasan further stressed that Dhaka must be designed for everyone. To b...