Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has said that citizens, government and the private sector must work together for achieving a green and sustainable Bangladesh.
She made the remark this evening while addressing as the Chief Guest at the “Dwijen Sharma Environment Award 2024” ceremony organized by BRAC Bank and Torupallab at the Abdul Karim Sahitya Bisharad Auditorium of Bangla Academy, a ministry press release said.
Rizwana, also the adviser of the Ministry of Water Resources, said the struggle for environmental protection is not just confined to policies or programmes rather it is a responsibility of future generations.
She noted that people’s continued contributions have always played a vital role in protecting Bangladesh’s nature and environment and will continue to do so.
Citing examples of government initiatives such as ‘Sal’ forest restoration, protection of elephant corridors, and the “Zero Soil” campaign, she added, “Dhaka today is greener than before. Rooftop gardens are now visible in almost every house. People love greenery—this emotional bond with nature will never be broken.”
Special guests at the event included Nurun Nahar, Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank; Faruq Moinuddin Ahmed, Vice Chairman of BRAC Bank; Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, Managing Director and CEO (Current Charge) of BRAC Bank and Shahjahan Mridha Benu, Vice President of Torupallab.
The event was presided over by Mokarram Hossain, General Secretary of Torupallab.
This year, four individuals were honored with the “Dwijen Sharma Environment Award 2024” for their remarkable contributions to environmental conservation.
The “Tree Friends” honors were awarded to Md Aminul Islam of Jhenaidah, the Sonapahar Project of Mirsarai and Sabuj Chakma of Rangamati.
In addition, the “Biodiversity Award” was conferred upon Mizanur Rahman Bhuiyan, a life member of Bangla Academy.