Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Water Resources Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has emphasized that a meaningful national election in February is essential for Bangladesh’s democratic and institutional progress. Speaking at the Friends of the Earth International biennial general meeting in Savar, she highlighted the need for justice for victims of political violence and urged participation from all sections of society. Hasan noted that Bangladesh’s administrative and legal frameworks are undergoing reform, but real transformation will require time, consistency, and political stability. She acknowledged that the country, currently ranked near the bottom of global environmental indices, cannot achieve rapid improvement overnight. However, she expressed optimism that sustained efforts over five to seven years could yield significant progress. The adviser also cited recent legislative advances, including two landmark forest protection laws and an upcoming wetland conservation act. She added that polluting industries are being relocated and that workers will be re-employed in agriculture-related sectors. Hasan concluded that improved urban governance and transparency have already lifted Bangladesh from the lowest ranks of environmental performance.
রাজনৈতিক সহিংসতার শিকারদের ন্যায়বিচার নিশ্চিত করার গুরুত্ব তুলে ধরে পরিবেশ, বন ও জলবায়ু পরিবর্তন এবং পানি সম্পদ মন্ত্রণালয়ের উপদেষ্টা সৈয়দা রিজওয়ানা হাসান বলেছেন, ‘একটি অর্থবহ নির্বাচন এখন অত্যন্ত গুরুত্বপূর্ণ পদক্ষেপ। নির্বাচন ফেব্রুয়ারিতেই হবে। আমর
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