Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor on Environment, Forest, and Climate Change said Bangladesh need US assistance in cleaning the Buriganga River and mapping its major polluting sources.
She also emphasized on the importance of joint efforts in wildlife conservation to
protect Bangladesh’s rich biodiversity.
Environment Adviser said this while US High Commission Charge d'Affaires in Dhaka Helen Lafave paid a courtesy call on her at Bangladesh Secretariat on Monday.
The Environment Adviser said our government is taking action-oriented steps, rather than merely developing action plans.
We want to make environmental governance more
people-centric and involve students to raise awareness about pollution control. We are working to bridge the gap between public expectations and authorities’ actions.
Charge d'Affaires Lafave expressed her support for Bangladesh's environmental initiatives, stating, The United States is committed to work together with Bangladesh on environment and climate-related actions.
This collaboration will focus on addressing pollution, protec
ting wildlife, and taking collective steps towards a sustainable future.
Secretary, Additional Secretary of the ministry and officials of American Embassy and USAID also were also present at the occasion.
