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Adviser Rizwana calls for transition of industrial sector to renewable energy
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has called on the business community and international partners to work alongside Bangladeshi stakeholders in shifting from fossil fuel-based energy production to renewable and sustainable sources. She made the call while speaking as the chief guest at the...
DoE urges city dwellers to wear face masks
The Department of Environment (DoE) has urged the city dwellers to wear face masks when going outside as Dhakas air quality index (AQI) has already reached a hazardous level. As the air quality index (AQI) in the city reaches over 250 this morning (February 5), the DoE has asked city dwellers to...
Dhaka’s air quality slightly improves but remains among world’s worst
Dhakas air quality showed a minor improvement on Wednesday compared to Tuesday, yet the city continues to rank as one of the most polluted globally. According to the Air Quality Index (AQI), Dhaka was the 4th most polluted city at 9:02 AM on Wednesday, recording an AQI of 292, falling under the...
Dhaka's air quality shows slight improvement, now 3rd worst globally
Dhakas air quality has seen a marginal improvement compared to Monday, yet the city remains among the worlds most polluted. Tuesday, Bangladeshs capital ranks third worst globally, according to the Air Quality Index (AQI). At 9:16 AM, the AQI readings showed Kolkata at 284, Lahore at 281, Dhaka...
Dhaka tops list of most polluted cities in world on Monday
Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, was ranked as the most polluted city in the world on Monday, according to the latest data from the World Air Quality Report. The report, which tracks global air pollution levels, revealed that Dhakas air quality was severely impacted by high levels of particulate...
Drive against illegal polythene bags will continue: Rizwana
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said the drive against illegal polythene bags will continue despite resistance from vested quarters. Speaking at a virtual meeting with deputy commissioners on Sunday, she emphasized that illegal production and distribution of...
Fines of 55 lakh Taka, 4 kiln closures, and 2.5 tons polythene seizures
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched a series of mobile court drives on Wednesday targeting illegal brick kilns, banned polythene use, and air pollution. The initiative, backed by the Department of Environment, resulted in significant penalties, kiln closures, and the...
Rizwana, US Charge d’Affaires discuss critical environmental challenges
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has discussed advancing mutual cooperation in addressing critical environmental challenges with the US Embassy Chargé daffaires, Tracey Ann Jacobson. The discussion was held after Jacobson paid a courtesy call on Rizwana at the Department of Environment...
Wearing face mask is a must for city dwellers: DoE
The Department of Environment (DoE) has asked the city dwellers to wear face mask when they go outside as citys air quality index (AQI) has deteriorated, reaching a very unhealthy level. Wearing face mask is a must for city dwellers, said a DoE press release today (Jan 13). The environment...
Collective action needed to protect environment, uplift communities
Environment adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan stressed the critical role of women alongside men in promoting environmental conservation and climate resilience. We must commit to collective efforts to address societal challenges and uplift communities, she said, adding: By securing equity and sharing...
DoE advises Dhaka dwellers to wear facemasks
The Department of Environment (DoE) on Monday advised residents of Dhaka and its surrounding areas to mandatorily wear facemasks outdoors, as the capitals Air Quality Index (AQI) reached a very unhealthy level at 10:00 am, according to an official release. The department also urged sensitive...
Tk 29 lakh fine realised, 60,000kg polythene seized
Mobile courts run by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has fined nearly Tk 29 lakh and seized around 60,000 kilograms of polythene in drives against polythene use in 31 days till Saturday across the country, reports UNB. Speaking to reporters, additional secretary and chief...
Initial report of probe body to be submitted within 3 days: Rizwana
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Thursday said the high-profile probe committee formed by the government to investigate the Secretariat fire incident would submit its primary report within the next three days, reports UNB. We want a thorough and extensive investigation. The government...
BCCT MD Rafiqul Islam passes away
Managing Director of the Bangladesh Climate Change Trust (BCCT) Md Rafiqul Islam passed away on Wednesday. He (an additional secretary) breathed his last at 1 pm while undergoing treatment at a city hospital, according to UNB. Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan...
‘Joint drives will be strengthened against hill cutting, air pollution, and banned polythene’
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan said that district administrations, city corporations, and the Department of Environment will strengthen joint mobile courts to combat hill cutting, air pollution, and the use of banned polythene. She made these remarks at a...
'Contribution of Hasan Ariff to environmental justice will be remembered forever'
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...
Coordinated approach to address climate impacts on agriculture: Rizwana
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, stated that addressing the adverse effects of climate change on agriculture requires a coordinated approach. To achieve this, the Ministries of Agriculture, Water...
Strict action to be taken against encroachers of rivers and forest lands: Environment Advisor
Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forests, Climate Change and Water Resources Syeda Rizwana Hasan said strict action will be taken against those who encroach on rivers and forest lands. The government is working to keep the environment free from pollution. Development activities are being...
New rules to empower police in tackling 'Noise Pollution': Adviser Rizwana Hasan
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan announced that new rules to control noise pollution will be finalized in December, granting police greater authority to address the issue. Speaking at an awareness program in Gulshan, she stressed that fines and jail terms alone are not enough to combat...
Public urged to stay cautious as Dhaka’s air quality at risk
The air quality in Dhaka and its surrounding areas has deteriorated to an unhealthy and sometimes hazardous level (AQI 250). In this situation, the public is advised to wear masks when outdoors, while sensitive individuals are requested to avoid going outside unless absolutely necessary. The...
CA's special envoy holds meeting with Singapore minister Fu
Lutfey Siddiqi, chief advisers special envoy of the Bangladeshs interim government, on Tuesday held a bilateral meeting with Grace Fu, Singapore Minister for Environment Sustainability and Minister-in-charge for Trade Relations, at the Ministry of Trade office in Singapore. Siddiqi thanked the...
Bangladesh showcases women’s leadership in sustainable land management at UNCCD COP16
Dr. Farhina Ahmed, Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of Bangladesh, emphasized the crucial role of women in achieving sustainable land management and preserving ecosystems during a speech at the UNCCD COP16 on December 4, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Speaking at...
UN warns global drought carries $300 bn annual drop
Lack of rain costs the world more than $300 billion annually, the United Nations warned Tuesday in a report published on the second day of international talks on desertification in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fuelled by human destruction of the environment, drought is projected to affect 75 percent of...
Tk 1.9 million fined, 40,000 kg polythene seized in anti-polythene campaign
The government remains steadfast in its efforts to enforce the ban on polythene shopping bags. All citizens must adhere to the governments directives to stop using such bags, failing which strict actions will be taken. Tapan Kumar Biswas, Additional Secretary and Chair of the Monitoring...
Integrated planning essential for eco-friendly tourism development and coastal area protection: Environment Advisor
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, emphasized the need for implementing integrated planning to ensure eco-friendly tourism development and coastal area protection. She said this on Thursday at a seminar...