Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan warned that the government would take strict measures to prevent hill and hillock cutting across the country.
She said a forest map is being prepared using advanced technology, and regular patrolling will be enforced to stop hill-cutting.
“Anyone involved in such activities will face stern action,” she said as the chief guest at a discussion at the Circuit House in Chattogram.
Officials from the Forest Department, BFRI, BFIDC, and the Water Development Board were present.
Rizwana asked the concerned authorities to develop an action plan to curb brick kilns and noise pollution and ban polythene shopping bags. She said that adequate measures must be taken within the next month.
She stressed the need for coordination among government agencies and said local communities’ active participation should be ensured to protect the environment and natural resources.
She stressed action against deforestation, sustainable water management, and practical steps to address climate change challenges.
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