With the slogan "Save Haikkar Khal, Lautala Khal, Basila Uttarpara Khal, Bibir Khal, Chandrima Khal, Attikhal - Save Buriganga," Dhoritri Rokkhay Amra (DHORA), Buriganga Riverkeeper, Buriganga Nodi Morcha, and the residents of Bosila jointly demanded for the restoration of canals in Mohammadpur, Bachila, Rayerbazar, and West Dhanmondi. This appeal was
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On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, Dhoritri Rakhhay Amra (DHORA), Waterkeepers Bangladesh, and Equity BD organized bicycle rallies in Bangladesh to demand "G-7 Leadership, Pay Climate Finance as Promised and Pay Now". Bicycle rallies were conducted in four coastal districts of Bangladesh affected by climate change, advocating for the immediate fulfillment
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On April 27, 2024, Saturday, at 11:30 AM, a Citizen Dialogue titled "Proposed Citizen Recommendations: Importance of Political Commitment for the Protection of Rivers" was convened by Waterkeepers Bangladesh in collaboration with USAID and Counterpart International at the ATM Shamsul Haque Auditorium in SIRDAP, Dhaka. The event, chaired by Sharif
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Dhoritri Rokhhay Amra (DHORA) and Waterkeerpers Bangladesh along with many other organizations organized different activities in different parts of Bangladesh to observe World Earth Day 2024. In Dhaka, Under the theme "Stop Plastic Pollution, Protect Earth," activists came together to advocate for ending polythene and plastic pollution. They demanded action,
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On March 31, 2024, in Dhaka's Khilgaon area, a River Talkie titled "River protection: challenges and opportunities for action" was organized by Waterkeepers Bangladesh. The program, led by the Coordinator of Waterkeepers Bangladesh, Sharif Jamil, hosted various stakeholders including local councilors, academics, environmentalists, and community members. The attendees emphasized the deteriorating
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On March 25, 2024, Dhoritri Rokhhay Amra (DHORA) and Waterkeepers Bangladesh collaborated to host a dialogue titled "Impediments in Protection of the River and the Way Out; Barishal Perspective" at the Celebration Point Convention Center in Barishal. The event was attended by Shah Md. Rafiqul Islam, Additional District Commissioner of
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On March 24, 2024, Dhoritri Rokhhay Amra (DHORA) and Waterkeepers Bangladesh jointly organized a dialogue titled “Impediments in protection of the Rivers of Bangladesh: Andharmanik Perspective” at the Kalapara Press Club in Patuakhali. The purpose was to assess the current condition of the region’s rivers and to learn insights from
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On March 22, Friday, Dhoritri Rokhhay Amra (DHORA) and Waterkeepers Bangladesh along with some other organization observed World Water Day 2024 across multiple locations in Bangladesh, aiming to raise awareness about the importance of preserving water resources. Various initiatives were undertaken, drawing active participation from diverse groups such as environmentalists,
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On March 21, Thursday, Dhoritri Rokhhay Amra (DHORA), Waterkeepers Bangladesh and Blue Planet Initiative (BPI), organized International Day of Forests 2024 across various locations in the country in order to aware people about the protection of the environment. Through various initiatives, people from different parts of the country, including environmentalists,
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On 13th March, Waterkeepers Bangladesh along with some other organizations hosted different activities observing the International Day of Action for Rivers at Gabtoli, Dhaka. Human chain, street mime, basket distribution among the oarsman of Turag River and symbolic cleaning were undertaken while observing the day. Leaders and activists from different
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