World Migratory Bird Day observed in Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Desk ReporterOctober 12, 2026October 15, 2026

October 12, 2026October 15, 202619

World Migratory Bird Day was celebrated in Rajshahi by the Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Forum and the Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA). The day was meant to help people understand the importance of migratory birds, protect their homes and feeding areas, make sure they migrate safely, stop hunting and trading them,......

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World Maritime Day 2026: Roadmap Announced for Green Shipping to Expand the Blue Economy and Protect the Marine Environment

Desk ReporterOctober 4, 2026October 5, 2026

October 4, 2026October 5, 202662

‘World Maritime Day 2026’ was celebrated in the country to support the growth of Bangladesh’s maritime industry, fair use of sea resources, and green maritime trade. Following the theme from the International Maritime Organization (IMO)—”From Policy to Practice: Building Maritime Excellence“—there was a strong focus on using modern, eco-friendly technologies......

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World Ozone Day 2026: Call for Sustainable Cooling Technology and Collective Global Action to Protect the Ozone Layer

Desk ReporterSeptember 24, 2026

September 24, 202651

“World Ozone Day 2026” was observed globally on 16 September, 2026, marking the successful implementation of the “Montreal Protocol” —crucial for protecting the Earth’s atmosphere—and raising awareness about ozone layer preservation. Responding to the call of international environmental organizations and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Bangladesh—like many other nations—organized......

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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2026: Dignity and Rights in a Diverse Bangladesh

Desk ReporterAugust 14, 2026August 14, 2026

August 14, 2026August 14, 202695

– Nicholas Biswas The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is marked each year on 9 August to support the rights of indigenous peoples and increase awareness about their different challenges. The day also recognizes the outstanding contributions of indigenous peoples to cultural diversity, traditional knowledge, biodiversity conservation and......

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National River Day: Colorful Bicycle Rally and Discussion for River Protection

Desk ReporterJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026114

A colorful bicycle rally and a discussion meeting were held in the capital Dhaka demanding river protection, pollution prevention, and safe waterways. On Saturday 23 May, the program was organized jointly by ‘Nongor Trust’ and the Bangladesh Bicycle Lane Implementation Council on the occasion of National River Day. The rally......

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Thoughts on World Bicycle Day

Desk ReporterJune 2, 2026June 2, 2026

June 2, 2026June 2, 202625

Md. Mazharul Islam Tarek World Bicycle Day is coming on 3 June. The United Nations designated 3rd June as “World Bicycle Day” by a resolution adopted at its 72nd regular session on 12 April 2018. Since then, the day has been observed worldwide with due respect. Since its invention, the......

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Thoughts on World Bicycle Day

Desk ReporterJune 2, 2026June 4, 2026

June 2, 2026June 4, 202686

World Bicycle Day is coming on 3 June. The United Nations designated 3rd June as “World Bicycle Day” by a resolution adopted at its 72nd regular session on 12 April 2018. Since then, the day has been observed worldwide with due respect. Since its invention, the bicycle has not remained......

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World Earth Day – 2026

Desk ReporterApril 22, 2026April 24, 2026

April 22, 2026April 24, 2026374

Today is April 22, World Earth Day. Since 1970, Earth Day has been celebrated on April 22 every year. This day is being celebrated through various programs led by EARTHDAY.ORG to raise awareness of the global environment. The theme for Earth Day 2026 is “Our Power, Our Planet.” This is......

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15th Bangladesh Cycle Lane Day celebrated in Dhaka

Desk ReporterApril 12, 2026April 13, 2026

April 12, 2026April 13, 2026141

On Friday, April 10, 2026, at 9 am, the country celebrated its 15th Cycle Lane Day at the National Museum in the capital, Dhaka. The event included a short discussion and a big bicycle rally. Many groups showed support at this event. These included the University Campus Newspaper, Brain and......

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Awareness and Initiatives: Current Status of Global Agreement for a Plastic-Free World

Desk ReporterFebruary 24, 2026February 25, 2026

February 24, 2026February 25, 2026547

Geneva Conference and Next Steps: New Hope for a Plastic-Free Global Agreement by 2026 The UN-proposed ‘Global Plastic Treaty’ to end global plastic pollution reached a crucial juncture at the end of 2025. The INC-5.2 talks in Geneva in August ended without a final decision, but will resume in February......

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