Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan spoke at a discussion with local environmental organisations and students at the Natore Circuit House today. Photo : PID

NATORE, May 19, 2025 (BSS) - Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser 
Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said protecting the environment and controlling 
pollution is not the sole responsibility of the government but it is a 
collective duty. 

She emphasised the need for active participation from the general public, 
students, and social organisations.

 "This is time to act for the environment. If the youth become aware and 
engaged, a pollution-free Bangladesh can truly become a reality," she said.

The environment adviser made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at 
a discussion with local environmental organisations and students held at the 
Natore Circuit House here.

In her speech, she expressed concern over industrial waste, calling it a 
serious threat to the environment. 

Rizwana noted that the government is taking active steps to control 
industrial pollution and emphasised the importance of effective liquid waste 
management.

The meeting was attended, among others, by Natore Deputy Commissioner Asma 
Shaheen, Superintendent of Police (SP) Md. Marufat Hossain along with 
students from various educational institutions and environmental activists.

The students expressed their commitment to environmental protection and 
raised various questions to the adviser.

In response, Rizwans urged the youth to get involved in the environmental 
movement.

 "Today's conscious decisions will ensure a livable Bangladesh for future 
generations," she concluded.