Govt takes largest ever project for saving environment: Minister

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BSS, Dhaka :
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Shahab Uddin said the government is working tirelessly for ensuring a better environment in the country keeping pace with the rapid urbanisation and industrialisation.
“The largest transformational project ever taken on environmental conservation titled ‘Bangladesh Environmental Sustainability and Transformation (BEST)’ is going to be developed with the help of the World Bank aiming to make a great difference in the quality of environment,” he told a workshop.
The inception workshop on preparation of Bangladesh Environmental Sustainability and Transformation (BEST) project was held on Thursday at Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka, a ministry press release said.
Speaking as the chief guest, Shahab Uddin said the project will play a vital role in improving the country’s overall environment, including air quality, water quality and waste management.
He said the development of this transformational project will also help strengthen the capacity of the Department of Environment (DoE) and other relevant agencies.
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