Environmental Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan emphasized the need to protect Bangladesh’s rivers and recover those that have been encroached upon.
The adviser made these remarks as the chief guest at a special event held on Saturday in Dhaka on the occasion of World Rivers Day 2024.
The environmental adviser further said: “Strict enforcement of laws will be initiated for this purpose, and public cooperation is essential. Cost-effective plans will be developed to clean the rivers, and a campaign against polythene and plastic will be launched.”
She highlighted that rivers are not only natural resources but also deeply connected to our culture and livelihoods. To ensure a healthy environment for future generations, it is crucial to make the rivers pollution-free.
She also urged everyone to work together to protect and clean the rivers.
During the event, three individuals were honored with the Mark Angelo River Award 2024 for their significant contributions to river conservation.
This year, in the individual category, Mukit Majumdar Babu, chairman of Prakriti O Jibon Foundation, received the award. In the research category, Mohammad Ejaz, chairman of the River and Delta Research Center, was recognized. In the journalism category, Iftekhar Mahmud, special correspondent of Prothom Alo, was honored.
A documentary on the rivers of Bangladesh was also screened at the event.
Environmentalists, academicians, and civil society representatives from various levels were present.
