Dhadhar char: Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today emphasized collective efforts to free the Shitalakkhya River from pollution and restore its natural beauty. "Government initiatives alone are not enough; only collective efforts can free the Shitalakkhya River from pollution and restore its natural beauty," she said.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Adviser made the remarks while addressing a day-long meeting with river and environmental activists at Dhadhar Char in Kapasia. The event was held with the slogan "Save the River, Save Life." The gathering emphasized the urgent need for awareness and unity to save the Shitalakkhya River.
Rizwana highlighted that the Shitalakkhya River is being severely polluted in Narayanganj and Gazipur due to industrial waste. She noted that this pollution threatens the ecological balance of the surrounding areas. Stressing community participation, Rizwana called for the cooperation of local residents and environmental activists to protect the river.
She stated, "If river pollution can be prevented, aquatic species will be able to live freely. When the river survives, the environment will also sustain - and the river will regain its natural flow." The event was attended by notable figures, including Sweden Embassy's Head of Climate Change and Environment Division, and First Secretary Nayoka Martinez-B¤ckstr¶m, Department of Environment Director Solaiman Haider, Deputy Secretary of Water Resources Ministry Mobassherul Islam, Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority Director AKM Arif Uddin, Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon General Secretary Alamgir Kabir, and Bangladesh River Foundation Chairman Monir Hossain.