Experts for protecting forests to solve water crisis in CHT

Experts for protecting forests to solve water crisis in CHT

Experts at a workshop today stressed protecting forests to solve water crisis in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT).
Speaking as the chief guest at the workshop, Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Secretary Md Mashiur Rahman said the CHT has favourable climate and environmental factors for restoring natural ecosystems, including forests and water bodies.
"However, factors such as climate change and the growing demands of the developing economy are increasing biotic pressure on the CHT forest ecosystems," he added.
The "Lessons Learned and Way Forward" workshop on Chittagong Hill Tracts Watershed Co-Management Activity (CHTWCA) of Strengthening Inclusive Development in Chittagong Hill Tracts (SID-CHT) project was held at Hasina CHT Complex in Dhaka.