GREEN ECONOMY Future Solution For Dhaka Focus Writing

Bangladesh is a developing country. Its economic growth is steady. But the economy is not environmental friendly. Dhaka is the worst city to live because of pollution. Green economy can be a solution for future Dhaka.

Green Economy: The green economy is defined as an economy that aims at reducing environmental risk and ecological scarcities, and that aims for sustainable development without degrading the environment. It is closely related with ecological economics, but has a more politically applied focus. The 2011 UNEP green

economy report argues that to be green, an economy must not only be efficient, but also fair. Initiative that can be taken by Dhaka as the capital of

Bangladesh to turn the country into green economy:

• Enhancing Environment products and services

• Increasing use of Renewable energy

• Clean transportation and fuel

• Green buildings

• Introduce energy efficient products and services

• Switch from carbon to non-carbon components

• Transforming the tannery from Dhaka city

The policy that should be reformed -

a. Abolition of perverse subsidies, taxes and incentives

b. Rationalization of land use and urban policies

c. Introduction of integrated resources and water management

d. Appropriate implementation of environmental legislation

Initiatives that are taken by the government -

• Introducing building code

• Awareness raising campaign among the student and other city dweller

• Installation of solar panels in the government and semi- government organization within 3 years

• Use of CFL bulb in all ministries and power sector entities

• Conventional street light to be replaced by LED

• The gradual discontinuation of incandescent bulb and electric heater

• Limiting the use of air-condition

• Encouraging the business community for using solar energy

• Closing the market and shopping mall within 8 p.m.

Green economy is different economic concept than the traditional economic model and it is important for Bangladesh. Government agencies must be responsive in implementing a green economic policy.