Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan spoke as the chief guest at a stakeholder meeting with officials and staff at the BCCT office in Dhaka today. Photo: PID

DHAKA, July 7, 2025 (BSS) -To transform the Bangladesh Climate Change Trust (BCCT) into an efficient, self-reliant, and future-ready institution, a 10-year strategic plan will be formulated with expert guidance, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said today. 

She made the announcement while speaking as the chief guest at a stakeholder meeting with officials and staff at the BCCT office in Mohakhali, Dhaka.

The environment adviser said the Climate Change Trust Act 2010 will be amended and the operational guidelines will be updated to make those more relevant to current needs.

 She also mentioned that if government land is allocated, steps will be taken to construct a permanent office building for BCCT, which will enhance the institution's stability and operational efficiency.

Rizwana further emphasised that necessary steps will be taken to secure patent rights for research projects funded by the Trust Fund. 

In addition, she said, a real-time digital monitoring system will be introduced to ensure transparency and accountability in project implementation.

Highlighting the importance of human resource development, the adviser said modern training must be provided to enhance the skills and effectiveness of BCCT personnel. 

She urged the officials to work for the welfare of the people of the country.

The meeting was also attended by Dr. Farhina Ahmed, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change; Mohammad Navid Shafiullah, Additional Secretary (Climate Change); Gazi Md. Waliul Haque, Managing Director, BCCT; and Sheikh Moniruzzaman, Secretary (Deputy Secretary), along with other officials of the Ministry and BCCT.