On October 22, a workshop was held on "Preserving the Natural Beauty of Habiganj and Sustainable Tourism Development." The workshop focused on the importance and potential of the tourism industry in Habiganj. Chief Guest Abu Taher Muhammad Jaber, Executive Officer of the Bangladesh Tourism Board, emphasized that tourism stands as
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From October 21-25, 2024, the United Nations Committee on Food Security (CFS) held its 20th Anniversary Plenary Session on the Right to Food Guidelines in Rome. Concurrently, the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings took place in Washington, DC, from October 21-26. In line with World Food
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In a bid to enhance environmental conservation and promote clean air, the 'Haore Sobujayon' awareness program was launched on Saturday afternoon in the haor area of Muriauk Union, Lakhai Upazila, Habiganj district. Organized by Khowai River Waterkeeper and the local organization Haor Rokhhay Amra, the initiative encourages community members to
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To combat climate change and protect the environment of Pekua, Maheshkhali, and Matarbari in Cox's Bazar district, Waterkeepers Bangladesh organized a series of courtyard meetings from October 6-9, 2024. During these meetings, local residents expressed their commitment to safeguarding their environment and agreed that the Matarbari coal-fired power plant poses
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On October 8, 2024, a daylong program was organized by Waterkeepers Bangladesh at Gorakghata High School in Maheshkhali Upazila, Cox's Bazar. The event featured a variety of activities, including a student art competition, a debate competition, a cultural program, and a courtyard meeting. The Chief Guest was MD Ikbal Faruk,
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A day-long series of environmental programs, organized by Waterkeepers Bangladesh, took place at Leadership High School in Maheshkhali Upazila, Cox's Bazar district. The event began on Monday, October 7, 2024, at 9 AM and included various activities such as a drawing competition on environmental themes, a debate competition on fossil
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On Sunday, October 6, Waterkeepers Bangladesh organized a climate-focused youth engagement program at Pekua High School in Cox's Bazar, featuring a drawing competition, debate, cultural performances, and a prize-giving ceremony. Around 300 students from various local educational institutions participated, showcasing their skills on topics related to environmental awareness and climate
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Waterkeepers Bangladesh proudly congratulates Tofazzal Sohel, Khowai River Waterkeeper, for being honored with the distinguished Terry Backer Award at the Waterkeeper Alliance's Water and Climate Summit. This international award, named after the late Long Island Soundkeeper and Connecticut House of Representatives member Terry Backer, recognizes individuals who have made outstanding
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With the slogan “Stop River Pollution, Stop Plastic Pollution,” Dhorotri Rokhhay Amra (DHORA), Waterkeepers Bangladesh, Buriganga Riverkeeper, and Buriganga Nadi Morcha jointly hosted a series of special events on World Rivers Day. The programs took place on Sunday, 22 September 2024, at 10 AM, at Haji Abdul Awal High School
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Today, Friday, September 20, 2024, protests were held across South and Southeast Asia, demanding $5 trillion (approximately Tk 5.97 lakh crore) in annual climate funding for the Global South. In Bangladesh, as part of this movement, demonstrations and bicycle rallies were organized in 10 locations across six districts, including Dhaka,
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