The Sustainable Apparel Forum 2025 is a transformative event, marked its 6th edition with a focus on elevating Bangladesh as a leader in responsible sourcing. The forum has successfully facilitated transformative dialogues on critical issues such as climate action, environmental conservation, and decent work. By bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and
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China, India to be urged to consider Bangladesh’s interests during dam construction: Rizwana
China and India will be requested to ensure that planned dams on the Siang River in Arunachal Pradesh and near the Tibet border are constructed without compromising Bangladesh’s interests, said Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan. “We have formally sought information from China regarding their hydropower project near Tibet. They assured us
Rizwana urges all to be eco-centric to protect nature
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today urged all to follow the 'eco-centric' philosophy to protect the ecology and ecosystems, including environment, water, land, and all forms of life. "We have to be eco-centric in our approaches rather than anthropocentric. We have to put nature at the center
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 at the Foreign
Rizwana for Govt to ensure Garo’s rights on land
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said the government is committed to securing the rights of the Garo people in forest areas. Govt will take all legal measures to safeguard the rights of the forest-dependent communities to land, water and forest resources, she said. The environment adviser made
UNOPS to collaborate with Bangladesh on water crisis in Ctg Hill Tracts: Rizwana
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, Climate Change and Water Resources, informed that the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) will work on addressing the water crisis in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. The collaboration will explore ways to improve the lives of local communities by
Rizwana calls for doubling $100bn in climate financing
Bangladesh and the UK will deepen collaboration on climate change and environmental conservation, said Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change. She emphasised the need for capacity building, rainwater harvesting and purification initiatives, to ensure these benefits reach the people’s doorsteps. Rizwana Hasan called for the
Rizwana vows to make environment ministry people-friendly
Adviser for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Syeda Rizwana Hasan Sunday vowed that her ministry would be turned into a public-friendly one, while an instance would be set by taking effective steps in checking various pollutions. Seeking eternal peace of the departed souls of the martyrs in the students' quota reform