Staff correspondent:

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Monday 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.