Govt works for low-carbon economy: Amu

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DHAKA, Oct 4, 2018 (BSS) – Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu has said
the government is sincerely working for ensuring a low-carbon economy by
implementation of the green industrialisation programmes in leather and
readymade garments industries.

“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the government has
undertaken massive reforms in green industrialisation,” he said while
speaking at a ministerial panel discussion on ‘Regional Perspectives on Green
Industry Policy’ at the 5th Green Industry Conference for Sustainable
Development Conference in Bangkok yesterday, according to a message received
here today.

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
(UNESCAP) jointly organised the conference.

Speaking at the meeting, Amu said the government is establishing 100 eco-
friendly special economic zones in Bangladesh by setting up effluent
treatment plants (ETP) and water treatment plants.

“We are also following the green financing and green banking policies to
finance low-carbon and resource-efficient Small and Medium Enterprises
(SMEs),” he said.

The Industries Minister said Bangladesh is moving forward achieving the
‘Vision-2021’ through adopting green industrialisation and sustainable
development philosophy.

Later, Amu held a bilateral meeting with Li Yong, director general of the
UNIDO, at the UNESCAP Secretariat. He thanked the UNIDO for its sustained
partnership with Bangladesh for the last two decades.