Green economy: A solution for the future Dhaka

Bangladesh is a developing country. The growth of this country is not steady enough. The major reasons behind the unsteady growth are lack of energy resources, poor infrastructure, slow implementation of economic reforms, and overpopulation. The above reasons create social uret poverty and huge unemployment. Besides that, Bangladesh is a low-lying river irrigated county along with vast Bay of Bengal sea basin in south. Frequently, the country affected by floods tornadoes, cyclones etc. This rapid climate changes impacting the country's ecology and making imbalance. So, it is high time for Bangladesh to focus on green economy and apply it. Because, the investments in a range of cleaner approaches that lead to enhanced resource efficiency, reduced een economy also promotes the development of basic services and infrastructure as a means of green economy promotes steady growth in income and employment which is driven by targeted carton emission and pollution, and prevention of biodiversity loss and ecosystems degradation. The isting poverty and improving overall quality of life. es can be takes by Dhaka as the capital of Bangladesh to turn the economy -

1. Environmentally friendly and enhancing products and services and services

2. Renewable energy products 

3. Clean transportation and fuels

4. Green buildings

5. Energy efficient manufacturing, distribution, and construction

 6. Reduction of energy, materials and water consumption through high efficiency strategies

7. Switch from carbon to non-carbon components. 

Transition of green economy in essence does some reforms of the economic policies of a country. The reforms include the followings:

National reforms:

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) Improvement and implementation of environmental legislation

 e) Appropriate implementation of the stimulus packages.

Energy Efficiency:

Power is an essential factor for developing the socio-economic conditions of our country. Demand for power is increasing day by day. Moving towards energy sustainability will require modifications not only in the way energy is supplied, but in the way it is used as well. Reducing the amount of energy required to deliver various goods or services is also essential in this regard. Energy efficiency and renewable energy are said to be the twin pillars for sustainable energy. The power division of Bangladeshi government has taken a number of initiatives for efficient energy use and reduced consumption of energy such as:

• Steps have been taken to revise the Building Code' inserting energy efficiency and solar energy issues
• Initiatives have been taken in order to build awareness amongst the students, by incorporating Energy Efficiency and Solar Energy issues in the academic curricula of schools, madrasas and colleges
• Installation of solar panels in the government, semi government and autonomous organizations within the next 3 years
• Use of CFL bulb in all ministries and power sector entities Conventional street lights to be replaced by LED and solar lights subsequently
• Public awareness for energy conservation
• The gradual discontinuation of incandescent bulb and electric heater Limiting the use of air conditioners, or keeping temperature within 25 degrees C
• Encouraging the business community for using solar energy I
• ntroducing energy star rating system in the electric appliances through BSTI
• Discouraging the use of neon sign in the markets and shopping malls at night
•  Closing of markets and shopping malls within 8 p.m.

Conclusion: Green economy is a different economic concept than the traditional economic model and it is very important in terms of Bangladesh. Government agencies must be responsive in implementing a green economy policy. But, the real roles have to play by the entire private and public organizations that involved in the economic growth of Bangladesh. In present situation, every sector is suffering from environment hazard. Now, it is the right time to protect all the environmental hazard and should convert all the environmental hazardous works into environment friendly works which can keep environment fresh for the next generation and similarly Bangladesh can able to establish green economy.