Syeda Rizwana Hasan, the interim government’s environmental advisor, raised critical questions about the effectiveness of political leadership in implementing reforms over the last 53 years. Speaking to journalists on Friday morning after a training program for private car drivers aimed at raising awareness about controlling noise pollution, she stated, “If politicians are truly the ones to reform the state, then what have they been doing for the past 53 years? Why didn’t they implement reforms during this period? If politicians are capable of reforming the state, why are we stepping in to take on these responsibilities?”

Addressing a question about recent political developments, she pointed out the importance of acknowledging the people’s struggles. "It is not possible to ignore the mass uprisings in Bangladesh while maintaining friendship with India. Political reasons may have caused turbulence in our relationship with India, but for the greater interests of both nations, those dark clouds had to be cleared," Rizwana said.

She also hinted at the upcoming announcement of a roadmap for selecting the chief advisor, stating, “Necessary reforms will be completed before the roadmap is shared.”

Earlier in the program, Rizwana Hasan announced plans to convert the noise pollution control guidelines into law by December, promising that the government would publish an official gazette in this regard. "The law will empower police to take action. The noise levels from honking have made it almost impossible to work in the Secretariat. Dhaka is turning into a nightmare," she commented.

Drawing comparisons with practices abroad, she said, “In foreign countries, honking is equivalent to an insult. Here, it has become unbearable. Noise pollution is creating a restless generation, and people are losing their mental balance due to this constant disturbance.”

Rizwana further stated that all societies within the capital would gradually be brought under the scope of training programs designed to reduce noise pollution. "Horn-related disturbances have reached such an extent that urgent measures are required to address this pressing issue," she added.

The event underscored the government's commitment to tackling environmental challenges and fostering a healthier urban environment for future generations.