Conserving ponds is a shared responsibility : Rizwana

Online Desk  :  Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan highlighted the importance of safeguarding government-owned ponds as national assets, calling it a shared responsibility. He said this at inaugural ceremony at the Dolairpar Government Primary School grounds in Keraniganj, according to the media statement. Syeda Rizwana Hasan inaugurated a project aimed at the restoration, development, and environmental conservation of 44 government-owned ponds and water bodies in Dhaka Metropolitan and Upazila areas on Saturday, funded by the Climate Change Trust Fund. According to government records, Dhaka district and metropolitan areas have a total of 113 ponds, of which 44...

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Online Desk  :  Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan highlighted the importance of safeguarding government-owned ponds as national assets, calling it a shared responsibility. He said this at inaugural ceremony at the Dolairpar Government Primary School grounds in Keraniganj, according to the media statement. Syeda Rizwana Hasan inaugurated a project aimed at the restoration, development, and environmental conservation of 44 government-owned ponds and water bodies in Dhaka Metropolitan and Upazila areas on Saturday, funded by the Climate Change Trust Fund.

According to government records, Dhaka district and metropolitan areas have a total of 113 ponds, of which 44 have been selected for restoration in the first phase. The project includes demarcation of boundaries, eviction of illegal encroachment, installation of boundary pillars, re-excavation, embankment protection, pollution control, water replacement, construction of paved ghats, walkways, benches, and tree plantation. These interventions will help reduce waterlogging, enhance rainwater retention, support fisheries and agriculture, improve buffer zones, and create environmentally friendly recreational spaces for city residents.

The Adviser emphasized that conserving natural water bodies is essential to mitigating the impacts of climate change. Many ponds in Dhaka face threats from encroachment, filling, and pollution. Syeda Rizwana Hasan also stressed that the project would be carried out with active participation from fisher communities, local residents, and relevant stakeholders, ensuring both environmental protection and socio-economic benefits for the local communities.

On the issue of polythene pollution, she noted that polythene poses a serious threat to the environment and public health. She praised government efforts and growing public awareness for significantly reducing the use of polythene shopping bags, stressing that responsible citizenship is crucial for environmental conservation.

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