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
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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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The continued degradation of the Old Khowai River cannot be accepted. The Khowai River Waterkeeper has formally submitted a memorandum to the District Commissioner, urging immediate action on the demarcation, removal of encroachments, and decontamination of the Old Khowai River in Habiganj. The memorandum was presented on Sunday, September 15,
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Dhaka, National Press Club – The final manifesto of the Climate Justice Assembly 2023 was unveiled today during a press conference held at the Tafazzal Hossain Manik Mia Hall of the National Press Club in Dhaka. The event, attended by environmental leaders, academics, and social activists, highlighted the urgent need
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