Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today (Friday) said sustainable development cannot be achieved without safeguarding the environment by controlling air, water, soil, and noise pollution.

"Pioritizing infrastructure projects such as metro rail, high-speed trains, and flyovers without considering environmental impacts will create a severe crisis for future generations," she said.

Rizwana made these remarks while addressing a discussion arranged, marking the 75th founding anniversary of Dhaka University's Department of Geography and Environment at the Central Playground of the university, BSS reports.

The adviser also raised the question of why life in Dhaka is so challenging, asking wh...