DHAKA, Dec 15, 2024 (BSS) - Environment, Forest, Climate Change Adviser Syeda
Rizwana Hasan today warned that strict action would be taken against river
and forest grabbers.
 
She came up with the warning while virtually speaking this evening, as the
chief guest, at the inauguration of the "Eco Leaders Youth Empowering
Initiative on Environment, Climate, and Renewable Energy for Bangladesh,"
held at Bangladesh Military Museum.
 
Her participation in the meeting was facilitated from Pan Pacific Sonargaon
here, a ministry press release said.
 
Rizwana, also the water resources adviser, said the government is working
tirelessly to keep the environment free from pollution.
 
Development activities are being conducted in line with public expectations,
avoiding destructive practices, and moving towards sustainable development,
she added.
 
The environment adviser highlighted that Bangladesh is grappling with
challenges such as floods, droughts, and salinity caused by climate change.
 
 She urged the youth and all sections of society to come forward in
addressing these issues collectively.
 
Earlier, in the afternoon, Rizwana addressed a meeting organised to observe
International Human Rights Day at the NGO Affairs Bureau auditorium in
Agargaon as the chief guest.
 
Speaking at the meeting, she said the government has taken various
initiatives to uphold human rights and that commissions are actively working
on necessary reforms.
 
She assured that women would be included in the National Adaptation Plan
(NAP) to combat climate change effectively.