By Shahidul Islam from Rajshahi The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (Forest Branch-2) has officially declared Biljowana-Bilkumari in Tanore Upazila and Bilbhola in Godagari Upazila of Rajshahi as the country’s first “wetland-based wildlife sanctuaries.” This landmark ...

By S.M. Osman Gani Sohag, from Shyamnagar A vibrant discussion meeting was held at Burigoalini Union in Shyamnagar Upazila, Satkhira, on the occasion of World Bee Day 2025 organized by  the Sundarban Student Solidarity Team, Sabuj Samhati, and the Forestry Women Development organization, ...

By Gazi Mahida Mizan, Satkhira A human chain was organized in Satkhira demanding a clean and healthy city through proper waste management yesterday in front of Shaheed Abdur Razzak Park in Satkhira. It was jointly organized by BARCIK and the Education, Culture and Diversity Protection Team ...

By Happy Roy from Netrokona Shunui Union, situated along the historic banks of the Magra River in Atpara upazila, is a region rich in heritage. Within this union lies the village of Ichhail, located to the northeast of Atpara sub-district. Although the Bishnai River doesn’t run directly beside ...

Amit Sarkar, from Rajshahi With the slogan of ‘building a livable city for all and ensuring safe health’ BARCIK organized a free healthcare camp in Budhpara Harijan Colony of Rajshahi city yesterday (19 May). Experienced MBBS doctors from Rajshahi Medical College Hospital provided healthcare at ...

Subir Kumar Sarker, from Manikgonj Due to its low-lying geographical nature, Manikganj farmers frequently face various challenges in crop cultivation caused by natural adversities. Seasonal monsoons bring heavy fog, extreme temperatures, droughts, and excessive rainfall, all of which severely ...

By Tahura Akter, Netrokona Dola Khatun is not just a tea-seller—she is a symbol of courage, dignity, and resilience. Hailing from a remote village in Netrokona, her journey from poverty and oppression to empowerment and recognition is nothing short of extraordinary. Born on June 21, 1980, in ...

By Zahangir Alam, from Dhaka BARCIK recently organized a story-sharing session with adolescents and elderly residents at the Kallyanpur slum in Dhaka with the objective to to bridge generations and preserve urban memory. The theme of the event was “How the City Became a City.” Elderly ...

By Md. Zahangir Alam from Dhaka In an effort to raise awareness about noise pollution, BARCIK organized a human chain today (17 May) at the VIP gate of Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur-2. Around 55 participants from various sectors of the Mirpur community joined the event. ...

By Gunjan Rema from Kalmakanda Netrakona BARCIK recently organized an experience-sharing visit on “Cultivation of Crops suitable in sandy lands” in Chandradhinga village, a remote border area of Kalmakanda upazila with the objective to enhance farmers’ adaptive capacity to climate ...