- Heavy metal pollution in Bangladesh rivers reaches critical levels
- Attempted murder case filed against Shamim Osman and 48 others
- The businessmen are in dire straits now: Md Jashim Uddin
- Environmental Ministry forms monitoring committee to implement polythene ban
- Diesel, kerosene prices fall
- Lewis cuts loose as West Indies beat England by 8 wickets in the rain-affected 1st ODI
- Industrial Security Task Force ensuring stability, safety in key industrial hubs: ISPR
- Dhaka's air continues to be ‘unhealthy’
- Jatiya Party calls urgent press conference
- Iran issues warning of severe retaliation against Israel after airstrikes
- Ex-minister Obaidul Muktadir arrested
- Russia begins nuclear drill as West Plans Response
- Half of Americans fear of weaker democracy no matter who wins the election
- US Secret Service to train Bangladeshi officials in combating money laundering and terror financing
- Anti-discrimination Students Movement announces to seal Jatiya Party office
- Need to hold polls quickly as only elected govt can make visible changes: Fakhrul
- Law Adviser to perform Speaker's administrative, financial responsibilities
- Government raises BCS exam attempt limit to four
- Students, protesting people set Jatiya Party’s central office on fire
- Dengue takes 7 more live in 24 hrs
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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
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...