Former caretaker government adviser Professor Rehman Sobhan has attributed environmental degradation to unchecked profit motives and market dominance, urging the establishment of a dedicated commission to tackle these challenges, reports UNB.
"Environmental protection efforts are being hindered for the lack of proper enforcement of laws… I also called for urgent action to establish a commission dedicated to addressing environmental challenges," he said while speaking at the inauguration of a special conference celebrating the 25th anniversary of Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) at the Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University in the capital on Friday.
Rehman Sobhan underscored the need for collective action and suggested forming a specialised commission to address the issue effectively.
BAPA President Dr Nur Mohammad Talukdar chaired the inaugural session, while Professor Dr Nazrul Islam, BEN founder and BAPA Vice-President, presented the keynote paper.
Other notable speakers included Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Md Abdul Latif, BEN Global Coordinator Prof Dr Md Khalequzzaman, BAPA Vice-president Dr Mostafizur Rahman, Prof Dr Md Shahidul Islam, Khushi Kabir, BAPA General Secretary Alamgir Kabir, Treasurer Zakir Hossain, and Joint Secretary Dr Ahmed Kamruzzaman Majumder.
Prof Rehman Sobhan highlighted how the rising cost of land, driven by market economics, is leading to the encroachment of rivers, wetlands, and forests for housing development.
Form commission to tackle environmental issues
Rehman Sobhan suggests
FE Team | Published: January 17, 2025 22:37:06
Form commission to tackle environmental issues
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