The restoration of the ecosystem will become irreversible if measures are not taken immediately, according to the report. Minister for Environment and Forests Anisul Islam Mahmud, while launching the report, urged all to prioritise the conservation of environment. The UN system has stepped up with solutions like alternative fuel, solid waste management, and replantation, but the current investment is not adequate. The restoration of ecosystem become irreversible if measures are not taken immediately, according to the report. The study also addressed environmental and related gender-based issues and health risks due to the Rohingya influx.

Source: bd News24 September 18, 2018 13:07 UTC