Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said the new office of the Department of Environment (DoE) will be constructed as Dhaka's first government Green Building.

The building will also serve as an environmental centre of excellence incorporating advanced green technologies including rainwater harvesting, solar power, and STP facilities, he said while addressing the Annual Development Programme (ADP) Implementation Progress Review Meeting at the Ministry's conference room at the Secretariat on Sunday.

She added that expertise from the garment sector which already has significant experience in green building construction, will be sought in this initiative.

The Adviser said DoE's own office buildings will also be e...