Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury on Wednesday sought the cooperation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the overall development of environment and forests in Bangladesh.
He said that the current government is determined to develop the country's environment and forests.
Therefore, in addition to dealing with climate change, the cooperation of international development partners like ADB is very essential for the development of the country's environment and forests, said the minister.
Saber Hossain Chowdhury said these things while the ADB Country Director Edimon Ginting called on the minister at his office of the ministry in the capital on Wednesday.
The environment minister said priorities will be set and an action plan will be formulated following Bangladesh National Adaptation Plan and Mujib Climate Prosperity Plan 2022-2041.
Besides, special effective programs will be implemented to control air pollution and noise pollution.
“I wish for the cooperation of international development partners in preserving and developing the overall environment of the country.
Edimon Ginting said that various programs adopted by Bangladesh to combat climate change are followed by other countries of the world.
He said that ADB will always stand by Bangladesh and ADB's cooperation in Bangladesh will continue at an increasing pace.
Prior to this, the minister held a consultation meeting for the preparation of a 100-day priority action plan of the ministry on various issues including waste management, plastic pollution control, air pollution control, climate change impact.
Saber Hossain also exchanged views with the representatives of various environmental non-governmental organizations including the Brac, CPD (Centre for Policy Dialogue), ESDO (Environment and Social Development Organization), Bela (Bangladesh Environmentalists Lawyers Associations), Sajida Foundation and Waste Concern.
Later, the minister discussed with Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Md Atiqul Islam various issues including improvement of the quality of the overall environment including the conservation of water bodies in Dhaka city.
