Rabindra University Campus Approved with Environmental Clearance: Planning Adviser Reveals Conditions
Key Conditions for Establishing Rabindra University’s Permanent Campus Planning Adviser Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud emphasized that there are specific prerequisites to be met before the permanent campus of Rabindra University can be established in the Chalan Beel area. He highlighted that the university authorities must obtain environmental clearance from the Department of Environment, as mandated by existing regulations. This step is crucial to ensure compliance with legal and ecological standards. He further stated that no exceptions will be made for this project, reinforcing the importance of adhering strictly to the rules. The government recently approved the establishment of the permanent campus of Rabindra University in Shahjadpur upazila, Sirajganj district, with an estimated cost of Tk 519.15 crore. However, the decision has raised concerns among environmentalists who fear that the construction could disrupt the natural water flow in the Chalan Beel region. Project Overview and Im...