State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat commented that Bangladesh is least responsible for the environmental disaster but is suffering the most.
He said Bangladesh believes in sustainable development. The government is working towards that goal. But developed countries are destroying the environment for their development which is affecting developing countries like us.
On Saturday (May 4) at noon at Jahur Hossain Chowdhury Hall of the National Press Club, he said these things at a discussion meeting on the topic of climate politics perspective and role of media on the occasion of 'World Free Media Day 2024'.
Stating that he wants to develop the economy while protecting the environment, the State Minister said that the government will fully cooperate if local influencers or those opposed to environmental development create problems when it comes to reporting environmental damage or development issues. Government officials also need to remove negative attitude towards giving information. Officials are obliged to provide the necessary information if the media asks for it.
In the discussion meeting, climate change expert Dr. Mohammad Liaqat Ali presented a report on the impact of climate change on Bangladesh from 1954 to 2020.
National Press Club president Farida Yasmin, general secretary Shyamal Dutta and former president Shawkat Mahmud were also present.