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10 roads in capital to be made horn-free in Jan

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Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Syeda Rizwana Hasan yeterday said the government is set to announce ten roads in Dhaka ‘horn-free’ from January.
“Necessary amendments to the law will be made to promote a horn-free country,” she said while speak-ing as the chief guest at the Grand Finale of the “Shahid Selim BUFT National Debate Competition – 2024” held at BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology in Uttara, Dhaka.
She emphasized the need for everyone to drive responsibly and reduce horn use, and highlighted the cru-cial role of youth in raising public awareness on issues like environment and climate change based on accurate information.
She urged young people to contribute to creating an eco-friendly country by fostering problem-solving skills based on accurate information, critical thinking, and creativity.
Debates, she noted, sharpen communication skills, analytical abilities, and perspectives on problem-solving.
The event also featured speeches by Faruque Hassan, Chairman of the University Board of Trustees, Na-sir Uddin Chowdhury, Trustee Member and Professor Dr. Engineer Ayub Nabi Khan, Pro-Vice Chancel-lor.
Thirty-two universities and college teams will participate in the competition this year.
In the university category, Dhaka University Debating Society won the championship, with Jahangirna-gar University Debating Society and North South University Debating Society as first and second run-ners-up, respectively.
In the college category, Adamjee Cantonment College won the championship, followed by Bangladesh Navy College and Mirpur Cantonment College as first and second runners-up.
During the program, a saree portraying the memories of the July Revolution through words and visuals was presented as a gift.
Meanwhile, the Department of Environment conducted 19 mobile court operations across the country to curb the production, sale, distribution, and marketing of banned polythene.
During the drives, 35 establishments were fined a total of Tk 1,32,400 and 2,945 kg of polythene was seized.
The Department of Environment will continue such pollution-control efforts.

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