BSS-27 Impact on Bio-diversity, society in development processes must be considered: Water Resources Secy.

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Impact on Bio-diversity, society in development processes must be
considered: Water Resources Secy

DHAKA, June 17, 2019 (BSS)- Water Resources Secretary Kabir Bin Anwar said
that the impact on bio-diversity and society due to implementation of
development activities must be considered.

“Any project must not be taken which threatens natural resources… No
project would be fruitful that harms bio-diversity,” said Kabir.

The secretary came up with the comments while addressing a workshop held
at CIRDAP auditorium in the capital, said a press release. Bangladesh Water
Development Board (BWDB) organised the programme.

Director General of BWDB Engr. Md. Mahfuzur Rahman spoke at the programme,
among others, with Additional DG (Planning) A M Aminul Haque in the chair.

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