Sheikh Shahariar Zaman, Senior Correspondent at bdnews24.com in Dhaka, reports that the government plans to implement a Green Initiative in all export-processing zones in order to decrease energy consumption. Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority Member Mahbubur Rahman explains that industries in the EPZs release steam into the air from boilers, which could be utilized to generate heat and save a significant amount of energy. Rahman reveals that a project is currently underway at Chittagong Export Processing Zone to create a plan for reducing carbon emissions, with support from organizations such as the International Finance Corporation, UKAID, KOICA, and the European Union. He emphasizes the importance of implementing energy efficient systems in all export-processing zones to fulfill Bangladesh's commitment to reducing carbon emissions and adapting to the effects of climate change. There are eight export-processing zones in Bangladesh. According to Senior Investment Officer of International Finance Corporation Han-koo Yeo, awareness and sharing of knowledge are key factors to consider when implementing the Green Initiative. The project in Chittagong will give local companies a chance to learn how to adopt the initiative. Yeo emphasized the importance of using energy efficiently for sustainable business development.