Cultural Practices Key to Sustainable Environmental Dev: Adviser

Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan spoke at today Ananda Academy for Performing Arts Baridhara in the city. Photo : PID

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, Climate Change, and Water Resources, emphasized today that cultural practices are essential for sustainable environmental development. Speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration of the 'Ananda Academy for Performing Arts' in Baridhara, Dhaka, she highlighted the strong link between culture and the environment.

"Culture and environment are interconnected, and a healthy cultural practice can play a significant role in protecting the environment," she stated. Rizwana stressed that culture serves as a vital medium for shaping human consciousness and fostering sustainable environmental and social progress.

"A person with a strong cultural foundation would never harm wildlife or destroy nature without a just cause," she added. "Healthy cultural practices contribute to the strength and unity of a nation."

The Ananda Academy for Performing Arts was established to offer young children and teenagers opportunities to engage in dance, music, and drama. Nasreen Sobhan, Chairperson of ASMT’s Board of Trustees, presided over the event, which featured performances by notable cultural figures such as Shamim Ara Neepa, Abeda Sultana, and Rebeka Sultana.

The organizers reaffirmed their commitment to promoting cultural education among the younger generation, ensuring the continued development of both the environment and society.