Botanical Gardens to Be Developed as Conservation Sites: Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, has emphasized that botanical gardens are not merely recreational spaces but vital centers for nature conservation. The government is committed to transforming these gardens into conservation sites, and any effective proposals in this regard will be given due consideration.
She made these remarks today while delivering the inaugural address as the chief guest at the Annual Botanical Conference 2024, organized at Jahangirnagar University. She joined the event virtually from her Dhaka residence.
The Advisor highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to protect endangered forest areas, including hilly and coastal forests. However, she noted that while attempts ar...