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Political leaders in Bangladesh slam Yunus govt over its inability in tackling environmental issues

Dhaka, May 17 (UNI) Heads of various political parties in Bangladesh have criticised the interim government for its less than satisfactory performance, particularly its inability in tackling environmental issues in the last nine months.
After blaming the ex-PM Sheikh Hasina led Awami League government of damaging the environment for development, political leaders slammed the interim government at a discussion titled ‘Thoughts of Political Parties on Building an Environment-Friendly City,’ held at the Dhaka Reporters Unity today, reports Business Standard BD.
Zonayed Saki, chief coordinator of Ganosamhati Andolan, said, "Our problems were supposed to decrease, but they are increasing. We are not even aware of our challenges. Our development is still in a colonial style. Environmental protection is not effective now.
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