Speakers at a discussion in Brahmanbaria have urged the youths to take effective measures to protect the rivers and water bodies of the country.
Young people need to take the initiative to protect natural resources and environment of the country, they said at the discussion titled 鈥楻iver and Water Body Protection: Expectations and Recommendations鈥� at the Sursamrat Alauddin Music Hall on Tuesday, said a press release.聽
They also emphasised the importance of raising awareness among people for a united approach to environmental protection.
Tari Bangladesh, a social movement for river and nature conservation, founded by Shamim Ahmed, hosted the event. Abul Bashar, senior regional manager of Democracy International, discussed the goals and objectives of the Amio Jitte Chai campaign at the event.
鈥楴oise pollution, the quality of healthcare, child marriage, and drug abuse have become serious problems in the country. People from all walks of life need to be prepared to tackle these problems,鈥� said ABM Mominul Haque, president of Brahmanbaria Multi-Party Advocacy Forum.
Roni Saha, executive engineer of the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation, stressed the importance of maintaining navigability to protect rivers. 鈥業t is important to adopt long-term plans to protect rivers and water bodies.鈥�
Khalid Ibne Sadik, assistant director of Department of Environment in Brahmanbaria, said that domestic waste was polluting the natural state of the rivers. 鈥楬owever, drives are ongoing against river grabbers and illegal brick kilns.鈥�
Under the Strengthening Political Landscape project of the USAID, Democracy International is conducting Amio Jitte Chai campaign organising various programmes at various universities and districts across the country.
The website of the campaign, www.amiojittechai.com, is also taking the demands and the opinions of people.
The event also featured a play titled Neta Aschhe, quiz and video message competitions, and a reel screening campaign.
The guests handed over prizes to the winners of the competitions.
Mohammad Zakir Hossain, Brahmanbaria District Fisheries Officer, commented that the ecosystem of the river was being destroyed due to current nets and China nets.
Zabeed Rahim Bijon, president of the Brahmanbaria Press Club, also spoke at the event.
