- Elizabeth Strout, Miranda July shortlisted for Women's Prize for Fiction
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- CA to hold bilateral talks with Modi, other BIMSTEC leaders tomorrow
- Rescue team led by Bangladesh Army continues its operation in Myanmar
- Thai ministers meet CA on BIMSTEC sidelines
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- Gold price declines after hitting all-time high on Trump tariffs
- India says 'examining the implications' of US tariffs
- Russia, Cuba, North Korea escape Trump's tariff
- Over 100,000 child deaths, 63,000 stillbirths annually in Bangladesh
- Trump's tariffs dull the dollar's safe-haven sheen
- BIMSTEC Secretary General calls on Touhid
- CA joins official dinner of BIMSTEC
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- Top Russian official in Washington for talks on improving ties
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- Strong earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia
Rizwana for regional collaboration to tackle cross-border air pollution
Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan underscored the need for a regional approach, as 35 percent of Bangladeshs air pollution originates from neighbouring countries. If our neighbours are suffering from poor air quality, it is in their best interest to act. We must move beyond political...
‘No way but to reach consensus to gain public trust’
Environment adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said if the people have to be brought into confidence, then there is no way but to reach a consensus on people-centered reforms. The environment, forest and climate change, and water resources adviser Rizwana spoke to the media around 6:15 am on...
BFIDC’s rubber plantation lease renewal for 38,184 Acres
The Bangladesh Forest Industries Development Corporation (BFIDC) and the Forest Department have signed a 40-year agreement to renew the lease for rubber plantations. A media releases signed by Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Ministrys Public Relation Officer Dipankar Bar reads that the...
Rizwana calls for stronger corporate environmental responsibility at Asia Conference
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Tuesday urged a reimagination of corporate roles in environmental protection, emphasising that safeguarding environmental rights is a collective responsibility involving governments, businesses, civil society and communities. The Environment Adviser...
No alternative to education, economic emancipation to empower women
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said there is no alternative to education and economic emancipation of women for their empowerment and check violence against them, reports BSS. There is no alternative to education and economic emancipation for the...
‘Govt to recruit 2,000 more doctors’
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Tuesday said the government has decided to recruit 2,000 more physicians aiming to reach healthcare facilities at the grassroots level. A recruit process is underway to hire 3,493 doctors through PSC (Bangladesh Public Service Commission). In addition,...
‘Strategic partnerships key to climate actions’
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Sunday stressed the need for strategic partnerships to ensure that climate investments deliver tangible benefits to local communities and ecosystems, reports BSS. She reiterated the governments commitment to sustainable...
Rizwana calls for plastic-free mindset
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Monday urged the countrys universities to take meaningful steps toward eliminating plastic waste and setting up an example for other institutions, reports BSS. Once BRAC University finalises its action plan for a plastic-free...
Rizwana seeks int’l support in comprehensive river restoration efforts
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan has called on the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and other bilateral and multilateral partners to aid Bangladesh in creating a successful example of river restoration. Emphasizing the need for a network of rivers to be restored...
‘Cultural practice is crucial for sustainable environmental dev’
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan emphasized the vital role of cultural practice in fostering sustainable environmental and social development. Culture and the environment are interconnected, and a healthy cultural practice can contribute positively to...
Social forestry beneficiaries to receive climate trust fund
Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Syeda Rizwana Hasan announced that beneficiaries of social forestry would receive equivalent compensation from the Climate Trust Fund instead of relying on profits from tree sales. Speaking at a discussion meeting on Sunday in...
'Interim government can’t resolve all issues quickly'
Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain said, it is not possible for the Interim Government to resolve all issues quickly. He made this remark at the inauguration ceremony of the six canal renovation project under the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Dhaka South City...
Fishing cats conservation essential for environment: Rizwana
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said fishing cats and all other endangered species must be protected from cruelty as this is not merely an issue of animal rights but a crucial step toward environmental protection. Offenders must be held accountable and brought to justice, she said at...
Strict action against attackers of DoE director: Rizwana Hasan
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has condemned the attack on Md Shawkat Ali, a director of the Department of Environment (DoE), during an anti-polythene campaign, assuring strict legal action against the perpetrators. The adviser visited Shawkat Alis residence to inquire about his health...
Govt to launch campaign to restore Tangail sal forest
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has announced that the government will launch a campaign to restore the sal forest in Tangail from March. Emphasising the importance of restoring lost forests for nature conservation, she said that collective...
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...
Adviser Rizwana urges unity for a democratic and inclusive Bangladesh
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has called for rising above narrow-mindedness to build a democratic, non-discriminatory and inclusive Bangladesh, reports UNB. She emphasised that the sacrifices made during the July Uprising by students set a powerful example for reshaping the nation....
Netherlands pledges support for Bangladesh’s environmental and water management priorities
André Carstens, Head of Mission of the Netherlands to Bangladesh, meet with Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, at her office in the Secretariat on Tuesday. During the meeting, both parties discussed avenues...
Concerted effort should be taken to promote hilly areas products nationwide: Rizwana
Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said that a concerted effort is needed to promote the versatile products of Coxs Bazar and the hilly areas such as bamboo, cane, handicrafts, honey, and hill fruits in the countrys market. Its important to...
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...