Environment adviser seeks Chinese collaboration in air quality management
The adviser urged Dhaka University to phase out single-use plastics on campus
Bangladesh and China can strengthen collaboration in air quality management and sustainable development through shared policies, innovations, and community-driven initiatives, said Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan.
Speaking at a seminar titled "Analysis of Environmental Sustainable Development and Management in China and Bangladesh" at Dhaka University, she highlighted the importance of sharing river data and enhancing people-to-people ties.
"We must remain honest in our sustainable development efforts. We cannot win a race against nature; instead, we need to redesign development patterns and hold polluters accountable. Destroying rivers for the leather industry or flattening hills for unregulated development is unacceptable," she said.
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The adviser also urged Dhaka University to phase out single-use plastics on campus.
Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen and Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof Niaz Ahmed Khan attended the seminar as special guests. Dr Li Fengting of Tongji University presented the keynote address, while Prof Shamsad Mortuza shared additional insights.
