‘Bio-diversity impact on society must be considered’

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, reports BSS.

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.