An initiative will be taken on an urgent basis to make the country lone coral island Saint Martin, Kuakata beach and the mangrove forest Sundarbans free from single-use plastic and polythene, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said today (27 August).
Apart from the government measures, she said, the participation of non-governmental organisations and young society is necessary. "Only collective efforts of all can give a clean environment," she added.
The environment adviser made the comments while speaking at a meeting with various environmental organisations at the Secretariat, reads a press statement.
The interim government has formed a five-member commission to trace and identify missing persons and investigate the circumstances under which they were forcibly disappeared by various intelligence and law enforcement agencies.
The commission will submit a report to the government within the next 45 working days, reads a notification signed by Cabinet Secretary Md Mahbub Hossain.
The commission, headed by High Court former judge Moinul Islam Chowdhury, includes High Court former additional judge Farid Ahmed Shibli, human rights activist Noor Khan, BRAC University teacher Nabila Idris and human rights activist Sajjad Hossain.
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus said the timing of the election is a political decision and people will decide how long this interim govern will remain in power.
"Everyone is interested to know when our government will go. The answer to the question lies in your hands. It is up to you when you want to bid us farewell," he said in a televised address to the nation.
"The people will have to decide when you will let us go," said the chief adviser.
"We took charge at the urging of the students. They are our primary employers," he said.
Prof Yunus also urged the people to have patience to see reforms.
"I will just say, you have to be patient. It is difficult to overcome mountain-like challenges overnight," he said, mentioning demands coming from various sections.
Prof Yunus urged the people to refrain from storming institutions, putting pressure to accept cases and the tendency to do some kind of trial in advance by attacking people while taking them to the courts.
When it mattered most, the Tigers roared collectively to complete a most decorated victory in their Test history when they sealed a perfect 10-wicket win over Pakistan in the two-match series opening game at Rawalpindi today.
It was their first Test victory against the Pakistan in 14th attempt. Before this Test, Bangladesh lost 12, most of which by an innings margin and drew one game.
The maiden Test victory over Pakistan was some solace for the nation which was going through a difficult time in the last two months-firstly due to a political unrest and then a severe flood that affected badly in various parts of the country.
On Day 5, what was the final day of the Test, the Tigers turned the table emphatically as the Test was heading to a draw in a pitch which was mostly unresponsive for the bowlers.
But, Bangladesh spinners showed why they were rated highly even in a pitch, conducive to the bowlers. And left-arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan, who just a couple days ago was charged with an alleged murder case, rose to the occasion to an uncanny degree.
Offspinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz played a perfect foil to him to further wreck havoc on Pakistan. Miraz ended with 4-21 while Shakib though finished with 3-44, his breakthrough at crucial moment proved to be decisive.
The duo carnage wrapped Pakistan second innings up for just 146, which meant they could set only 30-run target for Bangladesh.
Openers Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam completed the inevitable in just 6.3 overs, reaching 30 for no lone with the former paddle sweeping Agha Salman for a boundary to sign off the game fittingly.
Zakir hit three boundaries for his 15 off 26 while Shadman who made 93 in the first innings was on 9.
After Mushfiqur Rahim epic 191, which helped side post 565, their highest Test total against Pakistan, and earn a 117-lead on Day 4, Bangladesh was the only side to win the game.