Sylhet City Corporation’s Waste Management Department Receives ‘Shobuj Sathi Honorary Award’
In recognition of the positive and promising changes in cleanliness and waste management in Sylhet city, the Waste Management Department of Sylhet City Corporation (SCC) has been awarded the ‘Shobuj Sathi Honorary Award 2026’. The award was presented at an event organized on Saturday (13 June) at the Royal Mark Hotel in Mirboxtula, Sylhet, marking World Environment Day 2026. The program was jointly organized by the Sylhet chapter of Dhoritri Rokhhay Amra (DHORA), Surma River Waterkeeper, and Waterkeepers Bangladesh.
The event was chaired by Dr. Mostafa Shahjaman Chowdhury, Convener of DHORA Sylhet Chapter. Abdul Kaiyum Chowdhury, Administrator of Sylhet City Corporation, attended the program as the Chief Guest. Special guests included Sharif Jamil, Coordinator of Waterkeepers Bangladesh and Central Member Secretary of DHORA, and Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Director of the Sylhet Divisional Office. Lieutenant Colonel (Retd.) Mohammad Eklim Abedin, Chief Waste Management Officer of SCC, attended the event as the Honored Guest.
At the beginning of the program, a documentary highlighting the activities of the Waste Management Department of Sylhet City Corporation was screened. The event was hosted by environmental activist Nahida Khan Surmi, while the welcome speech was delivered by Abdul Karim Kim, Surma River Waterkeeper and Member Secretary of DHORA Sylhet Chapter.
In his speech, Chief Guest Abdul Kaiyum Chowdhury said that despite limited resources and various challenges, the officials and staff of the Waste Management Department of Sylhet City Corporation have been working with dedication. He stated that the department plays a vital role in building a clean and livable city, and such recognition would further inspire them in their work.
Speaking at the event, Sharif Jamil said that while criticism of harmful and wrong actions is necessary, it is equally important to recognize good work. He called for long-term planning and greater involvement of civil society in protecting the environment of Sylhet city. He also mentioned that this year’s national budget included allocations considering the environment and rivers. He said that for the first time, the national budget has taken the country’s environment into consideration. Rather than debating the amount allocated, he expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh for at least acknowledging environmental concerns in national planning.
Other speakers highlighted the importance of developing a modern and sustainable waste management system and praised the initiatives of Sylhet City Corporation in building a clean, green, and livable city.
After receiving the award, Lieutenant Colonel (Retd.) Mohammad Eklim Abedin, Chief Waste Management Officer of SCC, said that the recognition belongs not only to the Waste Management Department, but also to all citizens involved in the collective effort to build a clean, green, and livable Sylhet city.
The event was attended by educators, researchers, physicians, journalists, environmental activists, cultural personalities, business representatives, and members of civil society.
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