Saber Hossain Chowdhury, former minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, was arrested in the capital on Sunday. A team of Detective Branch arrested him from the capital’s Gulshan area, said DC (media) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Talebur Rahman. Travel ban imposed on former NSI DG, his wife The police official, however, did not disclose in which case he was arrested.

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Affairs Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury on Sunday said the government wants to hold anyone involved in producing single-use plastics accountable. The minister also said his ministry is taking initiative to make rules in this regard. Saber Hossain said this in reply to a call attention notice of ruling Awami League MP elected from Dhaka-10 Ferdous Ahmed in Parliament. Islami Bank holds employee conference in Chattogram The minister said 30,000 metric tons of solid waste is being produced every day throughout Bangladesh. Of this total, around 7000 metric tons are being produced in the Dhaka city and 10 percent of this waste is single used plastic. 5-yr-old boy burned to death in Savar “We intend to phase out production and distribution of single used plastic.  We are taking action in this regard.” The minister also proposed to ban single-use plastics. “If it is possible, it will be an example for the country.” Shab-e-Barat on February 25 Earlier while speaking on his notice, Ferdous Ahmed demanded a ban on single-use plastic products. “If usage of one time plastic products cannot be stopped, it will be a challenge to protect the capital's environment,” he also said.

Bangladesh needs  skilled and educated manpower to face various challenges and good educational institutions can make smart citizens, said Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury on Friday. “A smart society is needed to build a smart Bangladesh.  Smart citizens are needed to build a smart society.  And good educational institutions can make smart citizens,” he said . Bhola can be 2nd biggest port in Bangladesh: Industries Minister The environment minister said these things while addressing as the chief guest at an event on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Notre Dame College. He also said that ideal educational institutions like Notre Dame College can play an important role in building a smart Bangladesh as per the vision of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. NBR  recognises BAT Bangladesh as top taxpayer Such types of educational institutions create the leadership of the society, the leadership of the country. “We have to work for the economic emancipation  of the people of our country.  Everyone should work together to build a developed, prosperous non-communal welfare state dreamt by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman,” Chowdhury added. 9 more wells to be drilled in Bhola to expedite local gas production: Nasrul Hamid The minister said this traditional institution has been playing an important role in the field of education and culture for 75 years. He assured the support of the government for the overall development of Notre Dame College.

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury on Monday said the government is willing to work with the British government for the enhancement of the National Botanical Garden. "It will be made children-friendly. Conservation of vegetation and waterbodies will be accomplished in partnership with the British government," he told a meeting with a delegation, led by British High Commissioner Sarah Cook, at the Secretariat in Dhaka. Dr Atiur Rahman nominated for Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah Gold Medal The environment minister said: "We are keen to strengthen mutual cooperation with the British government in implementing the National Adaptation Plan and Mujib Climate Prosperity Plan aiming to deal with environment and climate change challenges." High Commissioner Sarah Cook said the British government will work together with Bangladesh to protect the environment, combat climate change and ensure sustainable development in Bangladesh. BRTA harassing transport workers during driving licence, dope tests: BALTWF They focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation on environmental pollution control, combating climate change, biodiversity conservation, innovation and research, renewable energy, technology transfer, climate partnership, capacity building, waste management, sustainable development, environment and health, and resettlement of climate migrants. Increase revenue, quality of services at airports: Faruk Khan tells CAAB

Environment Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury on Thursday stopped burning wastes at an open place in the city’s Osmani Udyan. Govt to provide digital skills training to 80,000 students He went to the spot instantly after seeing smoke of burning wastes from his office room of the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ministry. The minister asked Dhaka South City Corporation authority to take action against the burning of wastes as the smoke emitted from it was polluting air. Dhaka Metro Rail extends service hours on Uttara-Motijheel route; here are the timings In response, an executive magistrate of DSCC went there and fined PF corporation, a contract firm, with Tk one lakh for polluting air by burning wastes in an open place, said a PID handout. Environment Secretary Dr Farhina Ahmed was present. Bangladesh, India to work jointly to ensure cyber security: Palak

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury said on Wednesday that the government is determined to develop the country's environment and forests. To deal with climate change, the cooperation of international development partners like the Asian Development Bank is very necessary for the development of the country's environment and forests. The minister made the statement while the Country Representative of the Asian Development Bank to Bangladesh, Edimon Ginting, met him in his office on Wednesday. Law minister calls for swift justice delivery to reduce public sufferings At that time, Chowdhury sought the cooperation of the ADB for the overall development of the country's environment and forests. The environment minister said priorities will be set and an action plan will be formulated following the Bangladesh National Adaptation Plan and Mujib Climate Prosperity Plan. Besides, special effective programmes will be implemented to control air pollution and noise pollution. Ginting said that various programmes adopted by Bangladesh to combat climate change are followed by other countries of the world. Hasina’s return as PM was needed, says ADB’s country director He said the ADB will always stand by Bangladesh.  The ADB's cooperation in Bangladesh will continue at an increasing pace. Earlier, the minister of environment held a consultation meeting for the preparation of a 100-day priority action plan of the ministry on various issues including waste management, plastic pollution control, air pollution control, and climate change impact. Later, the minister discussed with Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Md. Atiqul Islam on the issues to be done to improve the quality of the overall environment including the conservation of water bodies in Dhaka city. ADB President to PM Hasina: 'Under your leadership in last 15 years, Bangladesh made extraordinary progress in all areas of development'  Among others,  Secretary of the Ministry Dr Farhina Ahmed, Additional Secretary (Climate Change) Sanjay Kumar Bhowmik, Joint Secretary (Environment) Mohammad Abdul Wadud Chowdhury, Architect Iqbal Habib and senior officials of the ministry and non-governmental organisations were also present.

Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury on Tuesday said the government would take effective steps to control air pollution and protect public health. “Effective measures will be taken against air pollution to protect public health. Legal action will be taken against brick kilns responsible for air pollution to this end,” he said at a meeting in his ministry. 1 more dengue patient dies; 30 hospitalised in 24hrs The new environment minister said work would be done maintaining coordination among the relevant ministries and agencies to control air pollution in Dhaka. “Other factors responsible for air pollution will be scientifically controlled,” he said. The environment minister was chairing the meeting held with the officials of the Environment Ministry and the Department of Environment on the process of issuing environmental clearance. Tobacco use declines despite industry efforts to jeopardize progress: WHO Saber Hossain said the process of issuing environmental clearances will be simplified to reduce the suffering of the people. “Necessary initiatives will be taken so that the people can avail the services properly on time,” he said. Uninterrupted gas supply by 2026 : Nasrul Hamid outlines energy plans The minister directed the officials concerned to issue environmental clearances systematically with the mindset of rendering services. “No irregularity in issuing clearance will be tolerated,” he said. Environment Secretary Dr Farhina Ahmed and other high officials of the ministry and the Department of Environment were present, said a press release.

Co-President of the Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (PNND) Saber Hossain Chowdhury has appealed to all governments to support and implement the calls to commit to the total elimination of nuclear weapons by 2045, the 100th anniversary of the UN.