Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- The Advisory Council has approved two draft ordinances aimed at strengthening the protection of the country's forests, biodiversity and wildlife.

The approval came on Thursday at a council meeting held at the Tejgaon office of Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka.

According to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the meeting endorsed the Forest and Tree Conservation Ordinance, 2025 and the Wildlife (Conservation and Security) Ordinance, 2025.

Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan said the ordinances would reinforce environmental security and play a key role in conserving a safe and sustainable natural environment for future generations.

The ministry said the Forest Act of 1927, which has governed...