International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2026 Observed in Mongla Mongla, 13 October 2026: The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2026 was observed in Mongla under the theme “Building a Disaster-Resilient Nation Starts at Home,” with a series of activities highlighting the importance of disaster preparedness and resilience. On
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Call for Stronger Air Pollution Monitoring and Coordinated Action to Advance Renewable Energy Dhaka, 10 October 2026: Environmental and energy experts have called for stronger measures to control air pollution, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and increase the use of renewable energy to improve air quality. They made the call
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Dhaka, 6 October 2026: The ‘Bangladesh Coastal Traverse’, which began on 14 September 2026 from the confluence of five rivers in Shyamnagar, Satkhira, carrying the message of the ‘Renewables Now’ campaign, concluded on 6 October with the arrival at Lamburi Beach in Teknaf, followed by a closing event. Tony began
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Dhaka, October 2026: With the aim of protecting the environment, addressing the impacts of climate change, and building a green belt along the coast, Dhoritri Rokhhay Amra (DHORA), an environmental and climate-focused citizens’ organisation, and Waterkeepers Bangladesh implemented tree-planting and seedling distribution programmes in different parts of the country during
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Dhaka, 3 October 2026: A four-day photography exhibition from 3 to 6 October 2026, titled ‘River and Birds’ has opened at the Bangladesh National Museum, highlighting the interconnectedness of rivers, birds, wetlands and human life, while calling for greater action to protect nature and biodiversity. The exhibition has been organised
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The Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) Bangladesh 2026 brought together young people, climate experts, civil society representatives, policymakers and other stakeholders to strengthen youth voices and meaningful participation in climate action ahead of COP31. Waterkeepers Bangladesh, along with other organisers, participated in organising the two-day conference, held on 30 September
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