Syeda Rizwana Hasan, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, Climate Change, and Water Resources Adviser, said that the World Bank will provide $300 million to support the Bangladesh Clean Air Project (BCAP).
According to a ministry statement, this initiative aims to strengthen air quality management and reduce emissions from key sectors.
She revealed the information today (September 29) following a high-level meeting with Martin Raiser, Vice President of the World Bank South Asia Region, and Abdoulaye Seck, the World Bank’s Country Director for Bangladesh.
During the meeting, the Environment Adviser also called for the World Bank’s assistance in waste management and restoring Dhaka’s canals.
World Bank Vice President Martin Raiser commended Bangladesh’s efforts to implement progressive environmental policies and affirmed the Bank’s support in aligning these efforts with global best practices.
Abdoulaye Seck, Bangladesh’s Country Director, emphasized the importance of international collaboration and strategic investments to achieve long-term sustainability goals.
