DHAKA, Feb 11, 2020 (BSS) – The government has taken 720 development
projects involving Taka 3,800 crore to combat the vulnerability being posed
by the climate change.
Bangladesh climate Change Trust (BCCT) has been implementing these
projects to attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which was
revealed at a workshop at BCCT office, said a press release here today.
Speaking on the occasion as the chief guest, Environment, Forest and
Climate Change Secretary Ziaul Hasan said the BCCT has to take more
development projects prioritizing climate change affected areas to pave the
way of achieving the SDGs.
He also laid emphasis on ensuring the quality of the development works
financing by the government through regular monitoring and visit.
Additional Secretaries Mizanul Huq Chowdhury and Ahmad Shami Al Raji also
spoke with BCCT Managing Director Masud Ahmad in the chair.
BCCT has been implementing different development works including river
bank preservation, forestation, canal excavation and re-excavation,
installation of solar power system, biogas plant, supply of drinking water,
drainage system and construction of cyclone tolerant houses in the coastal
regions etc.
BCCT has already completed implementation of 375 projects successfully
which was revealed at the workshop.