Syeda Rizwana Hasan

Rural areas to get 2,000 more doctors

The government will recruit 2,000 additional doctors to strengthen healthcare services in rural areas, said Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday.

Interim govt may begin talks with political parties in February: Rizwana

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said that the interim government could initiate formal discussions with political parties in February to build consensus on reform initiatives

It’s time our youth used their right to information

NGOs and activists still promoting the RTI law, however, tell us there have been recent indications of interest among youths in exercising the law.

Rizvi criticises Rizwana for comments on political reforms

Rizvi has strongly criticised recent comments made by Rizwana on political reforms, terming those as "misleading" and "incorrect"

WB to give $300m for clean air project

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday announced that the World Bank will provide USD 300 million to support the Bangladesh Clean Air Project (BCAP).

Polythene bags to be banned in all superstores from October 1

Environment adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan announces in meeting with stakeholders

Star Interview / ‘Won’t tolerate river pollution’

Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has issued a stern warning against the pollution of rivers by businesses.

Tree Felling / Police bar protesters from going to Nagar Bhaban

Around 200 people, protesting Dhaka South City Corporation's move to cut down trees on the capital's Saat Masjid Road, gathered in Bangabazar intersection after police stopped them from marching to Nagar Bhaban around noon today

Saat Masjid Road / A curious tradeoff

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has faced criticism from environmentalists after cutting down several hundred trees, including Banyan, Nim, Plum, and other varieties, along the median of Saat Masjid Road

March 5, 2025
March 5, 2025

Rural areas to get 2,000 more doctors

The government will recruit 2,000 additional doctors to strengthen healthcare services in rural areas, said Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday.

January 15, 2025
January 15, 2025

Interim govt may begin talks with political parties in February: Rizwana

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said that the interim government could initiate formal discussions with political parties in February to build consensus on reform initiatives

January 15, 2025
January 15, 2025

It’s time our youth used their right to information

NGOs and activists still promoting the RTI law, however, tell us there have been recent indications of interest among youths in exercising the law.

December 14, 2024
December 14, 2024

Rizvi criticises Rizwana for comments on political reforms

Rizvi has strongly criticised recent comments made by Rizwana on political reforms, terming those as "misleading" and "incorrect"

September 30, 2024
September 30, 2024

WB to give $300m for clean air project

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday announced that the World Bank will provide USD 300 million to support the Bangladesh Clean Air Project (BCAP).

September 9, 2024
September 9, 2024

Polythene bags to be banned in all superstores from October 1

Environment adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan announces in meeting with stakeholders

September 7, 2024
September 7, 2024

‘Won’t tolerate river pollution’

Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has issued a stern warning against the pollution of rivers by businesses.

May 21, 2023
May 21, 2023

Police bar protesters from going to Nagar Bhaban

Around 200 people, protesting Dhaka South City Corporation's move to cut down trees on the capital's Saat Masjid Road, gathered in Bangabazar intersection after police stopped them from marching to Nagar Bhaban around noon today

May 20, 2023
May 20, 2023

A curious tradeoff

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has faced criticism from environmentalists after cutting down several hundred trees, including Banyan, Nim, Plum, and other varieties, along the median of Saat Masjid Road

May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023

Saat masjid road: DSCC mayor ‘apologises’ for tree felling

Terming the felling of trees on Saat Masjid Road unfortunate, DSCC Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh yesterday said at times, trees have to be felled for development.