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Special allocation in national budget to protect the coast demanded
By S.M. Osman Goni Sohag On the occasion of World Environment Day, a large environmental rally was held on 5 June in Shyamnagar, Satkhira, demanding a special allocation in the national budget for the protection of biodiversity and the coastal ecosystem. The event was organized by the ...
Continue Reading...Agroecology strengthens environmental protection
By Upen Robi Das from Rajshahi Agroecology is emerging as a major solution for ensuring the production of safe, nutritious food and the preservation of the environment. With this objective, a workshop titled “Practice of Agroecology and Development of Shotobari initiative” was held ...
Continue Reading...Training on women’s leadership and gender justice held in Manikgonj
By Subir Kumar Sarker from Ghior, Manikganj A day-long training workshop was organized in Dhalai village of Nabagram Union under Sadar upazila, Manikganj, by BARCIK. The workshop was held at the house of farmer-researcher Md. Monowar Hossain. The theme of the training centered on strengthening ...
Continue Reading...Farmer Sirajul Islam honored best farmer at divisional level
By Nurul Haque from Mymensingh Young farmer Sirajul Islam from Sadhupara village under Kamaria Union in Tarakanda Upazila, Mymensingh, has been awarded as the best farmer at the divisional level. He was awarded for his remarkable success in diversified crop cultivation and innovative farming ...
Continue Reading...Training workshop on agroecology and climate justice held in Manikgonj
By Subir Kumar Sarkar and Shyamael Hasda from Ghior, Manikganj A training workshop on agroecology, climate justice, and food sovereignty was recently organized by BARCIK in Ramdia Nali village under Nali Union of Ghior Upazila, Manikganj. The event took place at the home of Shatobari farmer ...
Continue Reading...Green Coalition’s role to protecting nature and life
By Biswajit Mondal from Shyamnagar, Satkhira A union-level review and planning meeting of the Green Coalition initiative was held on recently in the Agroecology Learning Center (ALC) of Loknath Mondal in Jelekhali village, Munshiganj Union, Shyamnagar. The event was jointly organized by BARCIK ...
Continue Reading...We must work to restore the health of our environment
By Rukhsana Rumi from Netrakona A community discussion focusing on the dangers of chemical agriculture was held at the home of Laily Akter in the village of Chhoto Kailati, under Kailati Union recently. The event brought together 30 members of the Gunchatal Women Farmers’ Group, local residents ...
Continue Reading...Agroecology practices reduces climate stresses of farmers
By Khadija Akter Lita from Netrakona With support from BARCIK, a workshop titled “Agroecology and Biodiversity Conservation” was organized by the Bishwanathpur Agroecology Learning Center recently. Participants included farmers, teachers, imams, local government representatives, traditional ...
Continue Reading...A Healing Touch for the Urban Poor in Satkhira
By Gazi Mahida Mizan, from Satkhira In the objective to support the health of low-income urban poor, a free healthcare camp was organized in Kamalnagar Malekpara, Satkhira, by BARCIK, Satkhira Digital Hospital, and media partner Khoborer Kagoj. More than 100 urban poor people received free ...
Continue Reading...Protecting bees enhances environment health
By Touhidul Islam from Rajshahi A farmer solidarity rally and discussion meeting was organized in Barogachhi, Paba Upazila, Rajshahi, organized by Green Coalition and BARCIK. With placards in hand, participants chanted slogans such as “Practice eco-friendly farming, protect pollinators” as they ...
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