Environmental Assessment of Proposed Sylhet Hi-Tech Park
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Photograph 14: Environmental Specialist talking with the local community Photograph08: Environmental Specialist talking with local community 235. November 08, 2014 held a meeting in the presence of Upazila Chairman and other local body representatives in Upazila conference room of Companiganj Upazila. 24 Participants came from various government agencies, local public representatives, press media, teachers, etc. The meeting was conducted to know the relevant information about the area like, topography, surrounding land use, climate, temperature, rainfall, humidity, 
wind speed and direction, geology and geomorphology, surface and ground water resources, ecological resources, biodiversity, population and community characteristics, Soil types and distribution, flooding situation, seismicity, agricultural practices, irrigation practices, heritage and archaeology etc. Participants from different government organizations were very open to deliver the data and information of respective issues and some of them also submitted written information during the consultative meeting. Photograph 15: Public consultation at Companiganj Photograph09: Public consultation in Companiganj 236. November 09, 2014 held a meeting in the presence of Upazila Chairman and other local body representatives in Upazila conference room of Companiganj Upazila with different stakeholders. 46 Participants came from different professionals, including local NGOs, business communities and other interested individuals or groups. The participants expressed their opinions regarding different issues, including their knowledge 
about the project, possible impact of the proposed project on the environment and in their localities, and also suggested some mitigation tips to reduce/eliminate the adverse impacts. 237. Most of the discussion was centered in favour of the establishment of HTP. No participants were against the project. The participants in general welcomed the project and expected that the project will contribute to the national economy in many ways. The important issues what participants raised were: 
Photograph 16: Environmental Specialist taking data from the local community Photograph10: Environmental Specialist taking data from the local community near project site The project is a pride for locals as well as for the government The project will enhance further development of the area Development of lifestyle of the local people They will assist to develop the park and industries No water body in the project area so no question of damaging any fish cultivation No possibilities of environmental impact as there is no structure or industries up to 05 km. from the project site. No landless people using the project land if any landless people use the land they will compensated providing Khas land as per government policy No forest near the site so no question of damaging any eco-system and bio-diversity Some people have grown vegetables and Jala (to produce rice seedlings) and it will be good if they can use the adjacent khas land for the same purposes Transfer of new technology Use of new scientific discoveries in practice Local worker should be employed in different activities of the project on a priority basis Female entrepreneur should be highly encouraged Many common people of the locality were present and they openly express their comment in favour of the project 238. BHTPA has designated only this site due to the fact that no other suitable site was found as an alternate option during the feasibility study. It may take further decision if any suitable site found in the future.  
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