‘We have the laws and institutions – it’s time for the country to comply’

On this Earth Day, what should we be focusing on in Bangladesh?

The theme of this year's Earth Day is "Together, We Can Restore Our Earth", and at today's global climate summit, there is a definite focus on climate change and environmental destruction. This year, the Earth Day is being marked with a three-day programme, where day one—April 20—started off with a youth summit. I believe this was an apt way to start the events, since we have to engage the youth directly because it is their future that is at stake and they have to be involved, not just in Bangladesh but all over the world. There are already plenty of young environmental activists who are leading the charge, such as the Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg and other climate crusaders.