City Desk :
Highlighting the interim government’s success in environmental protection in last six months, adviser for environment, forest, and climate change Syeda Rizwana Hasan said the interim government is working sincerely to protect the environment and biodiversity.
In an interview with BSS on completion of six month of the interim government, she said more than 2,000 acres of forest land have been recovered which would be utilized for various public projects, reports BSS.
Regular campaigns are being conducted to free illegal encroachment of forest land in different parts of the country including Gazipur and Tangail, she said.
An action plan is being taken for forest-dependent communities of Madhupur Shalban, she said adding that the government identified the expectations of the people in the six months.
“Now the task is to work on macro issues instead of micro issues,” she said.
About the activities and future plans of the environment ministry, Rizwana said various action plans have been taken to curb air pollution.
It is not possible to prevent air pollution by sprinkling water on the roads, she added.
“We have also started working on dust control in the public interest and protect the environment,’ she added.
She also said that the North City Corporation and the South City Corporation have already conducted a survey to find out dilapidated city roads and open spaces.
The concerned ministries will plant trees in the open places and take steps for maintenance of the damaged roads by October next, she added.
The adviser also said that the government has a plan to involve the local community for plantation on road dividers and road side areas to protect the environment and control air pollution.
Noting that it is not possible to close brick kilns across the country, she said action would be taken against the illegal brick kilns and excessive emission.
