Bangladesh State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Sheikh Faridul Islam has emphasised expanding green finance and environmentally friendly technologies to protect the environment and conserve ecosystems.
Speaking at an exchange meeting with expatriate Bangladeshis, business representatives and BNP leaders during his visit to Hong Kong recently, he said the government was committed to pollution control, forest conservation and renewable energy development through green financing, clean technologies and nature-based solutions.
The minister said around 35.4 million trees had already been planted under government initiatives, with continued monitoring to ensure their protection and survival.
He also stressed preventing hill cutting and forest encroachment and recovering illegally occupied forestland.
