Rizwana warns of action against river, forest encroachers
Staff Correspondent
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.
