Bangabandhu the visionary of environment friendly development in Bangladesh: Environment minister
The environment minister said, Bangabandhu united all people irrespective of caste and religion.
Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was the visionary of environment-friendly development in the country, said Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury.
"Twenty years before the first Earth Summit held in Rio, Bangabandhu planned to protect the environment in newly independent Bangladesh. He promulgated ordinances to control water pollution. He also enacted laws to conserve wildlife and biodiversity in war-torn Bangladesh," he said at a discussion organised by the Department of Environment on Tuesday (26 March).
"We have to express our gratitude to Bangabandhu by building Sonar Bangla, a happy, prosperous, and serene environment of his dreams," said the minister during the discussion on "The historical leadership of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the development of the country" on the occasion of the celebration of Independence and National Day 2024 by the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change.
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"Twenty years before the first Earth Summit held in Rio, Bangabandhu planned to protect the environment in newly independent Bangladesh. He promulgated ordinances to control water pollution"
The environment minister said Bangabandhu united all people, irrespective of caste and religion. He envisioned a democratic system as an alternative to the regime in Pakistan.
Saber said, "Even though Bangladesh is politically independent, we must continue our struggle for economic, social, and cultural liberation. There can be no division in the interests of the country. For the development of the country, we must work together regardless of party affiliation."
Farhina Ahmed, secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, presided over the discussion.
Additional Secretary (Administration) Iqbal Abdullah Harun, Additional Secretary (Environment) Fahmida Khanom, Chairman of Bangladesh Forest Industry Development Corporation Md Nasir Uddin, Managing Director of Bangladesh Climate Change Trust Md Zainal Abedin, Director General of the Department of Environment Abdul Hamid, and Chief Conservator of Forest Md Amir Hossain Chowdhury were present, among others.
A film on the illustrious life and work of the Father of the Nation was screened on the occasion.
