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Protests and Cycle Rally Demanding Climate Justice in 10 Locations Across the Country, Including the Capital in Bangladesh

Today on November 15, 2024, (ধরিত্রী রক্ষায় আমরা-ধরা Dhoritri Rokhhay Amra-DHORA), Waterkeepers Bangladesh, Asian Peoples' Movement on Debt and Development, Asia Energy Network (AEN), Bangladesh Cycle Lane Implementation Committee, and the Dhaka University Cycling Club collaboratively organized a demonstration and bicycle rally in front of the National Museum at Shahbagh

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Press conference held by DHORA on the publication of a report titled “50 Billion Dollar LNG Project Cost and a Sustainable Future for Bangladesh.”

Today, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 11:00 am, a press conference was held at the Tofazzal Hossain Manik Mia Auditorium at the National Press Club to release the report titled “The Cost of a $50 Billion LNG Project for Bangladesh and a Sustainable Future.” The event was organized by

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Protests Across Asia Demanding an End to Gas Expansion Ahead of COP 29

In the lead-up to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, various protest programs are being held across Asia from November 5–11 against gas expansion. As part of this, hundreds of fishing boats from rivers and seas in 10 Asian countries are organizing boat rallies to

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On Saturday, October 26, the Rotary Club of Habiganj and Khowai River Waterkeeper jointly held a tree-planting event

On Saturday, October 26, the Rotary Club of Habiganj and Khowai River Waterkeeper jointly held a tree-planting event along the Khowai River bank in the Jasher Abda area. Azizur Rahman Manna, President of the Rotary Club of Habiganj Khowai, presided over the event, with Tofazzal Sohel, Khowai River Waterkeeper, delivering

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Workshop on Conservation of Habiganj’s Natural Beauty and Development of Sustainable Tourism

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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Bangladesh Stands for Climate Justice: Asia Day of Action Events Spotlight Food Security and Sustainable Futures in Coastal Regions

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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Local Tree Planting Initiative Aims to Promote Environmental Awareness in Haor

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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Waterkeepers Bangladesh organized a series of courtyard meetings from October 6-9, 2024

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 Waterkeepers Bangladesh arranged a daylong program at Gorakghata High School in Maheshkhali Upazila, Cox’s Bazar

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

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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