A comprehensive joint-effort to improve water, air and noise quality in Dhaka
Waterkeepers Bangladesh (WKB) consortium launched an anti-pollution advocacy project to monitor and advocate for the improvement of water, air, and noise quality in Dhaka city on Thursday, May 6, 2021, on an online platform. WKB is leading the consortium formed with the Department of Geography and Environment of Jahangirnagar University
Read MoreObservation of the International Day of Forests 2024 across the country
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,
Read MoreSonai: Examining the Rights of a River and the Status over Non-Compliances, Departures, and Violations
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Read MoreActivities observing the International Day of Action for Rivers 2024 Across the Country
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
Read MoreDiscussion Session On “Actions For The Conservation Of Sundarbans”
On Saturday, March 9th, at 10:00 a.m., a discussion titled "Actions for the Conservation of Sundarbans" was held at the training room of the Mongla Upazila Agriculture Office organized by Waterkeepers Bangladesh and Dhoritri Rokhhay Amra (DHORA). The meeting was chaired by Md. Nur Alam Sheikh, the Pashur River Waterkeeper.
Read MoreGathering of Women Farmers on the occasion of international Women’s day
More than two hundred women who led the movement to protect three hundred acres of land from being filled with dredging sand were awarded accolades by Waterkeepers Bangladesh and Dhoritri Rokhhay Amra (DHORA) on March 8, 2024, on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2024. The program was presided over
Read MoreWorld Wildlife Day 2024
Waterkeepers Bangladesh and Dhoritri Rokhhay Amra (DHORA) collaborated to commemorate World Wildlife Day 2024 on March 3rd. Activists across seven locations in Bangladesh engaged in a spectrum of activities to mark the occasion. Throughout the day, diverse initiatives were undertaken in Kalapara of Patuakhali, Pathorghata, Taltali, and Barguna Sadar in
Read MoreACTION AGAINST ASIA’S TOP DIRTY INSURERS
On March 1st, as a part of the global effort, various initiatives were undertaken in Cox's Bazar, Kutubdia, and Barguna's Talatali with the slogan `insure our future, not the fossil fuels'. These efforts included a cycle rally and civic meetings organized by Dhoritri Rokhhay Amra (DHORA) and Waterkeepers Bangladesh. Insurance
Read MoreCommunity Meeting: Promoting Democratic and Collective Advocacy for Environmental Protection in Dhaka City
Waterkeepers Bangladesh and Turag River Protection organized a community gathering on February 11th, while Waterkeepers Bangladesh and Barogram Balu River Protection hosted one on February 12th at Grand Mahal Restaurant in Farmgate, Dhaka. These events were held under the USAID-funded project Promoting Advocacy and Rights (PAR) for Protecting Democratic and
Read MoreCampaign for implementation of environmental conservation as per election pledge
Promoting democratic governance and collective advocacy for environmental protection in Dhaka city under Promoting Advocacy and Rights (PAR) Activity Description of the event The event with the title "We want implementation of the election pledge on environmental conservation by the elected representatives" was held under the joint initiative of Waterkeepers
Read MoreCommunity (Coalition) Meeting
Project “Promoting democratic governance and collective advocacy for environmental protection in Dhaka city. (Phase II)” Promoting Advocacy and Rights (PAR) Activity Waterkeepers Bangladesh organized a community meeting with the Buriganga River Coalition in 28th January 2024 at Grand Mahal Restaurant,Tejgaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh . The meeting was facilitated by
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