Environment
Next Bangladesh-India Meeting on Sundarbans and Tigers to Be Held in Bangladesh
Bangladesh and India agreed that their next joint meeting on Sundarbans biodiversity and Royal Bengal tiger conservation will be held in Bangladesh.
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Environment
Collective Effort Needed to Secure Elephants' Future, Says Minister Mintoo
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo said at a World Elephant Day event that securing elephants' future needs the whole of society, not the government alone.
Environment
National Tree Fair Is Not a Temporary Fair but a National Movement: Environment Minister
Environment Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo said about 16 lakh saplings were sold at the month-long National Tree Fair, calling it a national movement rather than a temporary fair.
Environment
Environment Will Visibly Improve in Four Years: Environment Minister
Environment Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo expects a visible improvement in Bangladesh's environment within four years, as the government traces river pollution and sets 70 to 80 indicators.
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Satellites and Drones to Monitor Bangladesh's 250 Million Tree Plantation Drive
Saplings planted under the government's 250 million tree programme will be monitored by satellite, GIS, remote sensing and drones, Environment Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo said.
Environment
Environment Minister Seeks DCs' Help to Implement Tree-Planting Programme
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo has asked deputy commissioners to cooperate in implementing the government's pledge to plant 25 crore trees in five years.