By Shahinur Rahman, from Singair, Manikganj On the occasion of International Water Day, a human chain and discussion meeting was held in Dakkhin Baldhara village of Singair Upazila to demand the excavation of the Nurani Ganga River, under the theme “Preserve Natural Water Sources.” ...

By S.M. Osman Gani from Satkhira A public forum titled “Ensuring Water Rights in the Southwest Coastal Region of Bangladesh: Actions Needed” was held on March 22 in Kultali, Munshiganj Union, Shyamnagar, Satkhira with the support of BARCIK. The event was organized by the youth ...

By Mukter Hossein from Horirampur A health consultation and supply distribution program was organized by BARCIK with assistance from Debenair Group in the remote char areas of Harirampur Upazila, Manikganj, to ensure healthcare services for adolescent girls and women. The organizers distributed ...

By Amreto Sarkar from Rajshahi A human chain was organized in the dried-up Shib River in the upazila to demand the protection of all natural water bodies in the Barind region. The event was jointly organized by Sabuj Sanghati, Tanera Rajshahi Organization, and BARCIK. Participants demanded the ...

By Md. Nazrul Islam, from Manikganj A discussion meeting on agroecology and biodiversity conservation was held in Manikganj under the theme “Protect Diversity, Build a Green Earth.” The event was presided over by Md. Abdul Khaleq, an agriculturist and convener of the District Green ...

By Suman Ali from Rajshahi In Shialber village, there stands a 500-year-old banyan tree, locally known as“Fulshotola.”This tree is considered a sacred site by the locals, where people from different religions come to make vows and offer Chinni (sweet offerings). According to local ...

By Ohidur Rahman, from Netrakona Violence against nature continues. Fires in the forests of Satchhari in Habiganj and Ranggutia Wildlife Sanctuary in Sherpur, the felling of century-old trees at Rajshahi Polytechnic Institute, deforestation in Panthakunja, the cutting of century-old trees at ...

By S.M. Osman Gani Sohag, from Shyamnagar, Satkhira A youth workshop on agroecology was held in Shyamnagar, Satkhira recently in the premises of Atulia Sohorabia Dakhil Madrasa. It was jointly organized by the Sundarbans Student Solidarity Team (SSST) and the Shyamnagar Upazila Youth Volunteer ...

Samuyel Hasda, from Ghior, Manikganj Spice crops like coriander have been used since ancient times. Coriander leaves and powder enhance the flavor of cooking, and they are also rich in medicinal properties. It is hard to find someone who hasn’t tried mashed coriander leaves (bharta)! The loamy ...

By Bishwajit Mondal, Shyamnagar, Satkhira A discussion meeting was held recently on strategies for establishing a market for locally produced agricultural products. The event was organized by the Paschim Jelekhali Joba Krishi Nari Sangathan with the support of BARCIK. The meeting was chaired by ...