Bangladesh calls for equitable climate solutions, global support to enhance its resilience
Bangladesh calls for equitable climate solutions, global support to enhance its resilience

Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, and Water Resources Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has emphasised the role of youth, stating that youth in Bangladesh have always been powerful change makers, as history shows, and called for equitable climate solutions and global support to enhance Bangladeshs...

Bangladesh has no issue that should bar a foreign country to restrict visa: Rizwana
Bangladesh has no issue that should bar a foreign country to restrict visa: Rizwana

The interim government on Thursday said there is no situation in Bangladesh that should bar any foreign country from restricting their visa for Bangladeshis, stressing that no other country has taken such restrictive measures. I dont think there is any situation in Bangladesh that should bar any...

Old, unfit vehicles to be banned in Dhaka after 6 months: Environment Adviser
Old, unfit vehicles to be banned in Dhaka after 6 months: Environment Adviser

In response to demands from vehicle owners, the government has decided to allow just six months for the phase-out of old, unfit vehicles in Dhaka. During this period, vehicle owners will be required to switch to environmentally friendly vehicles. Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of...

USAID to Provide $15 Million to Boost Climate Resilience in Bangladesh: Rizwana
USAID to Provide $15 Million to Boost Climate Resilience in Bangladesh: Rizwana

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources on Wednesday said that USAID will provide a grant of $15 million for the USAID ClimAct Project. She said this initiative will assist the Ministry of Environment, Forest and...

EU will back govt’s ongoing reform initiatives: Rizwana
EU will back govt’s ongoing reform initiatives: Rizwana

Environment, Forests and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Wednesday said the European Union (EU) will back the ongoing reform initiatives of the interim government, reports BSS. She said that the EU has also stated that it would support Bangladesh in expanding renewable energy...

Govt is determined to set example in controlling pollution: Environment Advisor
Govt is determined to set example in controlling pollution: Environment Advisor

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and Water Resources said the government is determined to lead by example in controlling air, noise, plastic, and river pollution. Our efforts are focused on ensuring a cleaner and healthier environment for the...

Environment department halts Gulshan Lake filling on adviser’s orders
Environment department halts Gulshan Lake filling on adviser’s orders

The Department of Environment (DoE) has halted the filling of Gulshan Lake following directives from Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, in response to complaints regarding the illegal activity, reports UNB. On Monday afternoon, a team from the...

Bangladesh to play a key role in COP29: Rizwana Hasan
Bangladesh to play a key role in COP29: Rizwana Hasan

Environment, Forest Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Monday emphasized Bangladeshs active participation in COP29, ensuring that climate-vulnerable nations are at the forefront of global climate action. Bangladesh looks forward to contributing to meaningful discussions at COP29,...

Rizwana emphasizes fair, transparent climate finance to avoid debt traps
Rizwana emphasizes fair, transparent climate finance to avoid debt traps

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, emphasized the need for fair and transparent climate finance systems to prevent vulnerable countries from falling into debt traps. She stated that climate finance must be rooted in justice, ensuring...

Environment Adviser calls for equitable climate finance and strong adaptation strategies ahead of COP29
Environment Adviser calls for equitable climate finance and strong adaptation strategies ahead of COP29

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, emphasized that climate finance, adaptation, and mitigation strategies must be fair and prioritize the most vulnerable populations. She stated that the promise of providing $100 billion to address the...

Collaboration of civil society is essential for building an equitable state: Rizwana
Collaboration of civil society is essential for building an equitable state: Rizwana

Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Saturday highlighted the essential role of civil society in the quest for an equitable society and state, asserting that this objective transcends the agenda of any interim government. Speaking virtually at a national consultation organized by the CSO...