River Fest to be observed November 27 to save Buriganga
Sharif Jamil, coordinator of Waterkeepers Bangladesh, announces details of River Fest 2021 from a press conference in the capital on Wednesday November 10, 2021 Courtesy
Tribune Report
Publish : 10 Nov 2021, 06:08 PMUpdate : 10 Nov 2021, 06:09 PM
Conservationists will celebrate “River Festival 2021” on November 27 with an aim to addressing river pollution and its environmental consequences through involving nearby communities to build awareness.
A joint initiative of Waterkeepers Bangladesh Consortium and Buriganga River Alliance, the event will engage youths, experts and civic organizations to bring the issue of river pollution into mainstream policy-making discussions and create a ripple, influencing the relevant authority to protect the Buriganga River from pollution and polluters.
The festival will be observed as part of civic efforts against pollution of the Buriganga River.
Sharif Jamil, coordinator of Waterkeepers Bangladesh, announced the program from a press conference in the capital on Wednesday.
He said: “Multiple plans such as the River Commission and taskforces have been implemented to keep the river free from pollution. However, the end result remains same… river pollution is increasing.”
Ibnul Syed Rana, secretary of Nirapod Development Foundation; Raoman Smita of Juba Bapa Kormoshuchi; Jahangir Adel, secretary of Shocheton Nagarik Shomaj Shongostha, were also present at the event.
Beside reducing the number of aspects that causing pollution, the initiative intends to free the river and its bank from illegal occupant to save it.
Also general secretary of Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (Bapa), Sharif Jamil said: “Pollution cannot be stopped only by the government, specialists, activists or citizens. We need a holistic approach where every stakeholder will collaborate.
“If the communities can be informed about pollution, they can take informed decision which will gradually help the authorities take steps on priority basis.”
The River Fest will help the government get a border picture of what is happening on the ground.
Blue Planet Initiative (BPI)-affiliated organizations Water keepers Bangladesh, the Department of Geography and Environmental Sciences of Jahangirnagar University and the Environmental Pollution Studies Centre of Stamford University formed the Waterkeepers Bangladesh Consortium with the support USAID, FCDO and Counterpart International to implement a strong civic effort to protect Dhaka from pollution and make it a livable city.
River Fest to be observed November 27 to save Buriganga
Conservationists will celebrate “River Festival 2021” on November 27 with an aim to addressing river pollution and its environmental consequences through involving nearby communities to build awareness.
A joint initiative of Waterkeepers Bangladesh Consortium and Buriganga River Alliance, the event will engage youths, experts and civic organizations to bring the issue of river pollution into mainstream policy-making discussions and create a ripple, influencing the relevant authority to protect the Buriganga River from pollution and polluters.
The festival will be observed as part of civic efforts against pollution of the Buriganga River.
Sharif Jamil, coordinator of Waterkeepers Bangladesh, announced the program from a press conference in the capital on Wednesday.
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He said: “Multiple plans such as the River Commission and taskforces have been implemented to keep the river free from pollution. However, the end result remains same… river pollution is increasing.”
Ibnul Syed Rana, secretary of Nirapod Development Foundation; Raoman Smita of Juba Bapa Kormoshuchi; Jahangir Adel, secretary of Shocheton Nagarik Shomaj Shongostha, were also present at the event.
Beside reducing the number of aspects that causing pollution, the initiative intends to free the river and its bank from illegal occupant to save it.
Also general secretary of Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (Bapa), Sharif Jamil said: “Pollution cannot be stopped only by the government, specialists, activists or citizens. We need a holistic approach where every stakeholder will collaborate.
“If the communities can be informed about pollution, they can take informed decision which will gradually help the authorities take steps on priority basis.”
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The River Fest will help the government get a border picture of what is happening on the ground.
Blue Planet Initiative (BPI)-affiliated organizations Water keepers Bangladesh, the Department of Geography and Environmental Sciences of Jahangirnagar University and the Environmental Pollution Studies Centre of Stamford University formed the Waterkeepers Bangladesh Consortium with the support USAID, FCDO and Counterpart International to implement a strong civic effort to protect Dhaka from pollution and make it a livable city.