Adviser to the Ministries of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change and Water Resources Syeda Rizwana Hasan, has stated that the late A.F. Hasan Ariff was an exemplary lawyer whose contributions to establishing environmental justice, in addition to his professional responsibilities, remain unparalleled. His professional integrity, compassionate outlook, and application of law for environmental conservation stand as an inspiring model for all.
She made these remarks while delivering a memorial speech on Sunday after paying tribute to the late A.F. Hasan Arif, Advisor to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism and the Ministry of Land, as well as former Attorney General and distinguished lawyer, at the Bangladesh Secretariat on Saturday, according to a press release.
Syeda Rizwana Hasan said, as an environmental lawyer, whenever I sought his guidance, he prioritized advising on cases involving encroachments of sand, hills, and rivers, setting aside personal legal matters. Beyond his role as a lawyer, he extended his proactive support to the Ministry of Environment’s initiatives as an advisor to the Ministry of Local Government and the Ministry of Land.
She further noted, every phase of his life reflected a deep sense of humanitarian and social responsibility. His contributions to protecting the environment will continue to inspire us. His passing is an irreparable loss for the country.
Bd-pratidin English/Tanvir Raihan
