- ’18 crore people won’t let India occupy even an inch of land’
- Tk 1.5 billion granted for treatment of injured in July Uprising
- Govt to sell hilsa at Tk600/kg from tomorrow
- Hasina will be brought to country and tried: Press Secretary
- 'Bangladesh Single Window' to be effective within March: Lutfey Siddiqi
- Riders to celebrate GSL triumph with fans in Rangpur
- One more dies of dengue
- ‘Government to try holding national elections in December’
- Matiur sent to jail in arms case
- Danish have hygge, Irish have the craic, Welsh have hwyl’
- Zia’s 89th birth anniversary Sunday
- History will be trash if Chatradal's struggle is ignored: JCD President
- War against extortion will continue: Jamaat Ameer
- Jamal wants more footballers like Hamza to play for Bangladesh
- Israeli airport suspends flights following Yemen's attack
- Recommendation made to cut addl duty on drugs: Adviser
- Tigress start U19 T20 World Cup defeating Nepal
- Civic volunteer convicted in RG Kar rape-murder case
- Don’t elect thieves: M Shakhawat
- Review hearing to restore caretaker government tomorrow
Talks likely with political parties over reforms in Feb: Rizwana
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said the Interim Government is hopeful to initiate formal talks with political parties next month for reaching a consensus on reform agenda. I think talks with political parties can begin formally in the middle of February, she told in a press briefing...
Govt taking steps to alleviate public suffering from air pollution – Rizwana Hasan
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan reaffirmed the governments commitment to combat air pollution with targeted actions to reduce its impact on public health. She highlighted measures such as controlling road dust and reducing waste burning as immediate steps to...
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...
Evidence sent abroad to confirm cause of Secretariat fire, ensuring no doubt remains
The evidence related to the fire at Building 7 of the Bangladesh Secretariat, caused by an electrical short circuit, has been sent abroad to establish the cause beyond doubt, Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Rizwana Hasan said today (Jan 1), reports TBS. The evidence was sent...
‘No matter how powerful the occupants are, action will be taken’
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change,and the Ministry of Water Resources stated that strict measures would be taken to protect forests and the environment. She narrated, No matter how powerful the illegal occupants are, action will be taken...
We must build national consensus on reforms: Rizwana
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, emphasized the need to build national consensus on reforms. She said that achieving national consensus on reforms may require some compromises, and we must be prepared to...
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...
'Government is working to protect nature & the environment with public participation'
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, and the Ministry of Water Resources, said that the government is working with the public to protect nature and the environment. Initiatives have been taken to transform institutions like the Department of...
‘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...
Rizwana condoles death of Hassan Ariff
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Friday expressed profound shock and grief at the death Adviser for Civil Aviation and Tourism A F Hassan Ariff, reports BSS. In a message of condolence, Rizwana prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep...
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...
Rizwana seeks Nordic support to establish elephant wildlife sanctuary and prioritize river cleaning
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, Climate Change, and Water Resources, has called for Nordic supportboth financial and technicalin establishing a wildlife sanctuary for captivite elephants. She also emphasized that cleaning up rivers across Bangladesh remains a...
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...
Political clouds with India cleared for mutual benefit: Adviser Rizwana
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has highlighted the importance of clearing the political clouds that once overshadowed Bangladesh-India relations, emphasising the need for fostering a harmonious partnership between the two nations. The political clouds that...
Govt committed to ensuring cost-effective, high-quality energy: Rizwana Hasan
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, said that the interim government is working to ensure a sustainable, cost-effective, and high-quality energy sector. She highlighted that the government will adopt necessary policies and legal frameworks to...
Cancelling power agreements with India is not easy: Rizwana
Adviser to ministry of environment, forest and climate change Syeda Rizwana Hasan said intermitting the power agreements with India is not easy. She told reporters at the secretariat on Wednesday, adding: Getting rid of those agreements will be very costly. Terming those agreements with...
Environment Advisor calls for urgent global action on drought and land degradation
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change of Bangladesh, said that issues like droughts, and land degradation demand immediate, collaborative action and shared investments in a unified vision of climate resilience. Highlighting Bangladeshs...
Resolve conflicts through dialogue with govt, avoid destructive activities: Adviser Rizwana
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Thursday called for resolving conflicts through dialogue with the government, urging all parties, including students, to avoid destructive activities that could harm the national interest. Speaking at a press briefing at the...
Forest land worth Tk 50 crore recovered in joint forces' drive in Gazipur
Forest land of Tk 50 crore in market value was recovered in a drive conducted by joint forces in Kapilatali Mouza of Rajendrapur East Bit of Sreepur Upazila of Gazipur on Tuesday. The drive was conducted on the instructions of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan....
Proposed master plan of Haors, other water bodies to be revised: Rizwana Hasan
Water Resources Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Tuesday said the proposed master plan for the development of the Haors and other water bodies would be revised soon. We will see the reality and peoples participation in the master plan and it would be implemented in an environment friendly way, she...
Bangladesh highlights adequate and quality Climate Finance at COP29
Environment, Forests and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan underscored the importance of adequate and quality climate financing under the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG). Speaking at the Bangladesh Press Conference at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, she stressed the need for a USD 1.3...
Rizwana for coordination between financial institutions, development partners
Environment, Forests and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today stressed the need for coordination among local, national, bilateral, multilateral financial institutions (MFIs) and development partners to access climate finance, reports BSS. Speaking at an event titled The Feasibility...
Bangladesh and Japan decide to sign MoUs on waste management, carbon trading, climate resilience initiatives
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forests, Climate Change and Water Resources called on Keiichiro Asao, Minister of the Environment of Japan in a bilateral meeting, at the Japanese Representative Office at COP29 in Azerbaijans capital Baku. The meeting decided to sign...
Minister-level meeting on climate change risks to be held in January: Rizwana
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said a minister-level meeting to discuss the risks of climate change will be held in January 2025, with representatives from Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh in attendance, reports UNB. She, however, didnt disclose the location of the meeting. Adviser...
Environment Adviser seeks UK support in NAP implementation and combatting noise pollution
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, emphasized the need for expanded support from the UK to implement the National Adaptation Plan (NAP). The Ministry also sought potential grant assistance from the British...
Govt published list of 1000 endangered plants to ensure conservation: Adviser
Adviser to environment, forest and climate change ministry Syeda Rizwana Hasan said on Monday that a Red List of 1,000 endangered plant species has been prepared to ensure effective conservation and management of plant species in Bangladesh. She shared the information at the publication event of...