Activities

Puraton Dhaka Poribesh Unnoyon Forum in association with BAPA organized a Human Chain on “Save Buriganga from grabbing and pollution! Save Dhaka!” on the Buriganga 2nd bridge (Babubazar). The program was presided over by the Convener of the Puraton Dhaka Poribesh Unnoyon Forum Mr. Ashraf Amir Ullah. Please see the attachment for details

A special conference titled “Climate Change and Bangladesh Development Strategy: Domestic Tasks and International Cooperation” held at ICMAB auditorium, Nilkhet, Dhaka. The program was jointly organized by BAPA & BEN. The resolution of the conference is in the attachment. Please see the attachment for details. (English Version) See attached file

Report on ‘IC WRSA CC’-2013 Please see the attachment.

Download ‘Registration Form’ for “BAPA-BEN Conference on Environmental Policies and Acts Implementation Problems” (EPAIP), 10 Jan. 2015. Venue: Krishibid Institution Bangladesh Bhavan, Krishi Khamar Road, Farmgate, Dhaka. See More

Share the invitation card of “BAPA-BEN Conference on Environmental Policies and Acts Implementation Problems” (EPAIP), 2015. It is free to attend but you need to fill the Registration Form below and submit. Only paid registrant will get food coupon. For any further communication, contact to BAPA office. See More

Second Call for Papers with revised deadlines Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon [Bangladesh Environment Movement] (BAPA), Bangladesh Environment Network (BEN), and other co-organizers are pleased to announce the “International Conference on Water Resources in South Asia: Conflicts to Cooperation (WRSA-CC)” to be held on January 4-5, 2013 in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. Please see the

REGISTRATION FEES HAS BEEN REVISED & REDUCED for the “BAPA-BEN IC WRSA CC on 4-5 January 2013” ! Please get yourself registered urgently!! In reference to Announcement on BAPA-BEN International Conference on Water Resource in South Asia: Conflict to Cooperation “(IC WRSA CC 2013), it’s my pleasure to inform you that with a view to

International Conference on Water Resources of South Asia Conflicts to Cooperation (WARSA-CC) Announcement of the Conference: Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon [Bangladesh Environment Movement] (BAPA), Bangladesh Environment Network (BEN), and other co-organizers are pleased to announce the International Conference on “Water Resources in South Asia: Conflicts to Cooperation (WRSA-CC)” to be held on January 4-5, 2013 in

BAPA organized a press conference demanding, “Stop encroachment and construction of multi-storied building on Sonai River in Madhabpur (Hobiganj)” at Mukti Bhaban Auditorium (CPB Office, Purana Paltan, Dhaka). BAPA Joint Secretary Mr. Sharif Jamil delivered the presentation on the present situation of Sonai River. Please see the attachment for details. Find the PDF here

BAPA organized a consultative meeting at the Solar Room of BAPA (House: 9/12, Block-D, Lalmatia, Dhaka-1207) on “The latest situation in Dhanmondi Ground and Tasks to be done to save it.”  

BAPA team consist of Eminent Columnist Syed Abul maksud and BAPA Joint Secretary Mr. Zakir Hoassain visited the Joydebpur-Mymensing Road development project where 5696 Shal Tree was felled down.  

BAPA sent recommendation on the demarcation of the four rivers around Dhaka City to the Deputy Commissioner of DHAKA.  

BAPA, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB), Center for Human Rights Movements (CHRM), Save the Sunderbans, Krishi Jomi Raksha Committee (KJRC), Bagerhat Development Commission (BDC) & Green Voice (GV) jointly organized a Press Conference on a Study Report on the “Impacts of proposed Rampal Thermal Power Plant on the Environment of the Sunderbans and the adjacent areas”

BAPA, B-SAFE Foundation, Hunger Free World and Vision 2021 Forum jointly organized a Discussion Meeting on “Agricultural Cooperative to ensure Safe Food Securit\” at 10:30 a.m at Dhaka Reporters Unity Round Table Lounge, Segun Bagicha, Dhaka. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Zainul Abedin, eminent agriculture scientist and President, B-SAFE Foundation. Please see the attachment

BAPA, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB), Center for Human Rights Movements (CHRM), Save the Sunderbans (SS), Bagerhat Development Commission (BDC), Krishi Jomi Raksha Committee (KJRC) and Green Voice (GV) organized a fact revealing Seminar on “Environmental Impacts of Coal based Power Plant of Rampal on the Sundarbans and Surrounding Areas” at 11-30 a.m. at Purbanchal Dialogue

BAPA Sylhet Branch organized a citizen’s gathering on “Protest against the Dam to be made by India on the Dholai River”. The program was presided over by Mr. Abdul Aziz (President of Local BARKI Sromik Songothon) while BAPA joint secretary Mr. Sharif jamil was present as the chief guest.  

BAPA, Center for Human Rights Movements (CHRM), Krishi Jomi Raksha Committee (KJRC), Save the Sunderbans, Green Voice (GV) & Bagerhat Development Commission (BDC) jointly organized a Citizen’s Gathering in front of the National Press Club, Topkhana Road, Dhaka demanding:” Stop Building Thermal Power Station in the Sunderbans! Shift it to another place away from this

In observance of the ‘World Rivers Day’ 2012 Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) and Buriganga Riverkeeper jointly organized an awareness creating programs on rivers on 30th September 2012, Sunday at 10.30 am at Bosila (Old) Govt. High School & Bosila (Old) Govt. Primary School, Mohammadpur. The events were addressed by the Eminent Columnist and BAPA leader

Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) organized a press conference on the Expert Study Report entitled “Impact of Climate Change and Unplanned extraction of underground water on food production & Ecosystem of Bangladesh ” on 28th September 2012, Friday at 10-30 a.m. at the Round Table Lounge of Dhaka Reporters’ Unity (Segun Bagicha, Dhaka-1000). The program was

Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA), Upozila Environment Olympiad Organizing Committee and Youth Ending Hunger Korimgonj Upozila Units jointly organized the “First Upozila Environment Olympiad-2012” on 22nd September 2012, 8.30 a.m. at the Korimgonj Mohabiddyaloy premises. Please see the attachment for details

Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) organized a press conference on First Upozila Environment Olympiad on 21 September 2012 in Kishorgonj Press Club at 4.30 p.m.

Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) & Green Voice jointly organized a citizens’ gathering on 7th September 2012 demanding “Why roads & pillars are in the middle of the rivers? Why the grabbers are still in their position? Why the verdict of the High Court is being dishonored? – We want answers from the River Task Force!!”

Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) organized an important and informative Seminar on 31st August 2012, Friday at 10 a.m. at Conference Lounge (first floor), National Press Club, Topkhana Road, Dhaka-1000, entitled: “Ice Melting in Antarctica and Climate Change Impacts on the Earth & Bangladesh.” Dr. Hasan Mahmud spoke on the subject as the key presenter at

Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) organized a Press Conference on 13th August 2012, Monday at 11 a.m. Dhaka Reporters Unity, demanding: “Reject investment in and taking Electricity from the Tipaimukh Dam; Include real Experts on rivers into the Joint Study Group on Tipaimukh”. BAPA General Secretary Dr. Mohd. Abdul Matin delivered the keynote speech. BAPA President

Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) organized a Seminar entitled “The Untapped Energy Mine: The Revolutionary Scope of Renewable Energy to Fight Climate Change, Revitalize the Economy and Gain Energy Independence for Bangladesh?” on 11 August 2012, Saturday at 10-00 a.m. at the Seminar Room (first floor) of the Senate Bhavan, Dhaka University, Dhaka. The program was

Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) organized a Seminar on “Adulterated Food All over: How to stop it?” on 10th August 2012, Friday at 10-00 a.m. at the BAPA Solar Room. Mr. Zahedur Rahman, Member Secretary for `Safe Food, Drinks and Consumer Rights Program Committee of BAPA presented the Key Note. Among others Dr. S.K Roy (Senior

Conference News in Media ‘Urbanization, Traffic Jam and Environment ‘ Conference held on 8th January 2011 at the Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM). Links of the news papers that published the conference news are attached herewith. Please copy and paste the links in your address bar to see the news. Please see the attachment for

The Chittagong city is situated one of the heaviest rainfall regions in Bangladesh. Over the study period of about 60 years, the total annual rainfall in Chittagong has remained unchanged although urban development has taken place, increasing the impervious area of the city, with the consequent increase in the rainfall run off. But adequate drainage

3-4 January, 2010 3rd International Conference on Bangladesh Environment 2010 (ICBEN 2010)organized by Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) and Bangladesh Environment Network (BEN)in association with 11 public and 11 private Universities: University of Dhaka (DU), Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET), Bangladesh Agricultural University(BAU), Jahangir Nagar University (JU), Chittagong University (CU), Rajshahi University (RU), Shahjalal

Human Chain demanding “Proper Conservation of Bara Katra” in front of National Museum, Shahbag, Dhaka at 10.30am, organized by Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA). The program was presided over by Human Rights activist Dr. Hamida Hossain while Mr. Sharif Jamil, Member Secretary, Open Space, Parks and Heritage PC; Joint Secretary, BAPA Arct. Iqbal Habib, Mihir Biswas,

BAPA-BEN Resolution on Tipaimukh Dam. The resolution was adopted jointly by Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) and Bangladesh Environment Network (BEN). Please see the attachment

04 June, 2009 The First National Convention on Chalan Beel held at Bangladesh Academy of Planning and Development, Nilkhet, Dhaka. The program was organized jointly by Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon(BAPA) and Bangladesh Environment Network (BEN) in association with 15 other organizations of Chalan area namely: Chalan Beel Uddyog Society (Chatmohor), Thanapara Swallows Development Society(Charghata, Rajshahi), Rural

Human Chain on ‘Protection of environment at Jaflong & Companigonj from illegal stone traders’ in front of the national museum. BAPA and Adibashi Poribesh Rokshya Andolon jointly organized this human chain. Many NGOs & individuals were participant in the human chain. The program was presided over by BAPA President Prof. Muzaffer Ahmad.

i. Discussion meeting on “various environmental degradation issues along with endangering the river Companigonj boundary area by Stone Scavengers using Bombing Machine (Heavy sound & vibration creating machine)” between the BAPA secretaries and a delegate of Stone Loading Barki Shamik Samaboya Samitte of Companigonj Upazila. ii. Discussion meeting on “Problems, Solution & annual plan for

Discussion meeting on ‘Endangers trees at the Hilly region and overall indigenous environment conservation’ between BAPA secretaries and delegate of ‘Justice and Peace’ (USA based organization) in BAPA office.

BAPA confess condolence on BDR massacre in its 11th National Committee meeting and a Press release given in the media.

A special conference titled “Climate Change and Bangladesh Development Strategy: Domestic Tasks and International Cooperation” held at ICMAB auditorium, Nilkhet, Dhaka. The program was jointly organized by BAPA & BEN. The resolution of the conference is in the attachment. Please see the attachment for details. (English Version) Please see the attachment.

Resolution of the Special Conference on Climate Change and Bangladesh Development Strategy: Domestic Tasks and International Cooperation. Please see the attachment. (Bangla Version). Please see the attachment.

17-18 December, 2007 A Conference titled “Indigenous people and Bangladesh Environment” held at Institute of Engineers, Bangladesh auditorium. The program was organized by BAPA & BEN in association with Department of Sociology, Dhaka University; Department of Anthropology, Jahangir Nagar University; Department of Anthropology, Rajshahi University; Institute of Forest and Environmental Science, Chittagong University; Environmental Science

“1ST NATIONAL CONVENTION ON RIVERS (NCR), 2006” HELD AT BANGLADESH ACADEMY OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AUDITORIUM, DHAKA. THE PROGRAM WAS ORGANIZED JOINTLY BY BAPA AND BEN. Please see the attachment.

PLEASE SEE THE RIVER MEMORANDUM GENERATED FROM THE 1ST NATIONAL CONVENTION ON RIVERS IN THE ATTACHMENT BELOW. (BANGLA VERSION) 40-River_Memorandum.-2006pdf