LGED concludes training on gender and climate change
A three-day training programme titled "Gender and Climate Change", organised by the Climate Resilient Local Infrastructure Centre (CReLIC) of the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED), concluded on 30 December 2025 at LGED headquarters.
The training, held from 28 to 30 December, focused on strengthening gender-sensitive approaches in climate-resilient infrastructure planning and implementation.
Syeda Asma Khatun, Additional Chief Engineer of LGED and Director of CReLIC, attended the closing ceremony as chief guest, where she delivered the concluding remarks and distributed certificates among the participants. Syed Shafiqul Islam, Additional Chief Engineer (current charge – Training Unit), and Md Latif Hossain, Executive Engineer of CReLIC, were also present.
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Addressing the participants, Syeda Asma Khatun stated that the training highlighted the importance of gender sensitivity in addressing climate change impacts. She noted that climate change disproportionately affects women, children, and marginalised communities, making it essential to integrate gender perspectives into planning, implementation, and policy-making.
In his welcome speech, Syed Shafiqul Islam stated that LGED remains committed to gender equality and inclusive development in local infrastructure and climate-resilient projects, adding that the initiative reflects this commitment.
The training sessions were conducted by LGED's Additional Chief Engineers, Project Directors, Executive Engineers, and specialised consultants. A total of 30 Senior Assistant Engineers and Assistant Engineers from LGED participated in the programme.
Md Abul Kashem, training specialist, and Syed Mahbub Ahsan, media and communication specialist, also attended the event.
