Coal is the main cause of worldwide climate disasters, public health and environmental crisis. There is no alternative to halt the production of coal-based energy to fight against climate change and environmental pollution. In these circumstances, on the eve of upcoming UN General Assembly the world leaders are called to
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On Sept 2, 2025, an awareness program titled “Greening the School Premises” was held at Kalauk School in Lakhai Upazila of Hobiganj. The program was jointly organized by Khowai River Waterkeepers, Dhoritri Rokhhai Amra (DHORA) and Haor Rokhhay Amra. The program was facilitated by the executive member of DHORA-Hobiganj Md.
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On August 30, 2025, the 3rd Manifesto Talk on “Fossil Fuels to Renewable Energy and Just Transition” was jointly organized by Waterkeepers Bangladesh, MENTOR, Bangladesh Sustainable and Renewable Energy Association, University of Dhaka, Centre for Atmospheric Pollution Studies, Centre for Participatory Research and Development, BRAC University, Centre for Climate Change
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Energy Expansion: Impact on Economy, Ecology and Just Transition in Bangladesh Bangladesh has been rapidly expanding its energy production capacity in recent years to meet growing residential, commercial, and industrial demand. The government is focusing on import-dependent coal, liquefied natural gas, and fossil fuel-based projects with the aim of developing
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At this critical juncture of global climate change, it is essential to bring about a revolutionary change in the energy industry. Fossil fuels are spreading greenhouse gases around the world, which is causing the world's environment to deteriorate day by day, and as a result, the level of socio-economic inequality
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An interactive session titled “Fuel Expansion: Conflicts with Bangladesh’s Economy, Environment, and Just Transition” was organized at the Liberation War Museum Auditorium, Dhaka, on 23 August 2025, at 3:00 PM. This event was jointly organized by Dhoritri Rokhhay Amra (DHORA), Brighters, Climate Frontier, Global Law Thinkers Society, Mission Green Bangladesh,
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On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, a day-long training workshop titled "Coastal Environment Conservation and Local Leadership Development" was held at the China Park Restaurant in Kolapara, Patuakhali. The event was jointly organized by Dhoritri Rokhhay Amra (DHORA) and Waterkeepers Bangladesh. The primary objective of
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Sharif Jamil is the Coordinator of Waterkeepers Bangladesh and an Executive Member of the US-based international organization Waterkeeper Alliance. He is also the Member Secretary of Dhoritri Rokhhay Amra (DHORA). He has been playing an active role on environmental and climate issues at local, national, regional, and international levels. Sharif
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At 3:30 pm on Thursday, August 14, 2025, a citizens' protest was held in front of Ali Amjad's clock house adjacent to the Queen Bridge on the banks of the Surma River in Sylhet, demanding punishment for the stone looting gangs in the Sylhet region, including Bholaganj, Bichnakandi, Utmarchara, Jaflong,
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On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 4:30 PM, a friendly football match and a tiger parade were held at the Mithakhali Bazaar field in Mongla to raise awareness for the protection of the Royal Bengal Tiger and the Sundarbans. This event was organized in observance of World Tiger Day by
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