Dhaka; June 21, 2023:

Despite being harmful to the environment and natural ecosystems, plastic industries receive bank loans, in contrast, Biodegradable production initiatives are deprived of this financing. Participants raised this complaint in a seminar titled Plastic Pollution in Forests and Other Natural Ecosystem: Way Forward jointly organized by Arannayk Foundation and Institution of Foresters Bangladesh (IFB) on Wednesday at the Parjatan Bhaban in the capital.

Participating in an open discussion, speakers said that many eco-friendly commercial ventures fail due to the lack of bank loans. They also demand banning the transportation of single-use plastics to Saint Martin Island and Sundarbans.

Virtually joining as the Chief Guest, Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Dr. Farhina Ahmed informed that her ministry has formulated policies to safeguard Saint Martin. Reminding the three conditions of sustainable development: intra-generational equity, intergenerational equity, and transboundary equity, the Secretary said that the government is working towards green growth.

While speaking as a Special Guest, Md. Iqbal Abdullah Harun, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change said, that to reduce plastic pollution, installing a circular economy is a must. The eco-friendly business ventures will get incentives in the future, he assured.

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April 29, 2023, Dhaka: Sustainable development requires maintaining a balance between the environment and industrialization. Hence the business leaders of the country's important trade bodies and CEO’s & MD’s of the top conglomerates have reached a consensus to ensure the conservation of natural resources through their business practices. 

They reached this consensus at a workshop titled Natural Resources Conservation in Bangladesh: Scope of Private Sector Engagement organized by the Arannayk Foundation held on Saturday morning at a city hotel.

However, business leaders commented that it is important to provide government incentives for environment-friendly industrialization. They also urged global buyers to pay fair prices for clothes produced in environment-friendly factories.

The workshop is organized under USAID’s Green Life Project being implemented by Arannayk Foundation.

Dr. Muhammad Khan, Director of the Economic Growth Office, USAID Bangladesh graced the event as the chief guest.

While speaking, he said that USAID has been working to protect natural resources since 1990. Recalling the contribution of the private sector in the economic development of Bangladesh, he said that the development of the private sector has reduced the country’s dependence on foreign assistance. He commented that the participation of entrepreneurs in the workshop and their opinions will play a critical role in combatt.....

March 23, Dhaka: To ensure the sustainable use of forest resources, the active engagement of co-management committees is a must. Therefore, achieving their stable financial capacity is essential. Speakers at the discussion meeting marking the Co-management day 2023 made these remarks.

On Thursday afternoon, Arannayk Foundation organized this discussion at its head office in the capital and local office at Ukhiya, Coxsbazar.

On March 23, 2008, Rafiqul Islam, a member of the Teknaf Wildlife Sanctuary Community Patrolling Group (CPG), was stabbed to death by illegal timber loggers. Commemorating his supreme sacrifice, Bangladesh Forest Department has been observing this day as Co-Management Day since 2009.

Speaking as the Chief Guest, Md. Imran Ahmed, Conse.....