Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has promised to make Bangladesh a ‘liveable’ country for future generations.
Published : 05 Oct 2015, 10:15 PM
She was speaking at a reception hosted by the Dhaka City Corporations on Monday to felicitate her on winning the UN’s highest environment award ‘Champions of the Earth’.
“Development will impact the environment; so, we must find a balance,” she said. “We’re working towards that end.”
The prime minister emphasised protection of the environment while pursuing development.
“We are doing everything possible to tackle natural calamities and to protect the environment without relying on anyone,” she said.