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Effective National Action Needed to Protect Pollinators
By Shahidul Islam from Rajshahi The population of pollinators is rapidly declining due to excessive use of pesticides in crops and fruit trees, continued use of banned chemicals, reduction of native trees, and climate change. This decline is increasing farming costs and pest attacks on crops. ...
Continue Reading...Biodiversity Day Observed in Netrokona with Student Pledge to Protect Nature
By Khadiza Akter and Rukhsana Rumi An awareness event and pledge-taking ceremony was organized at Haji Abdul Rahman High School in Kailati, Netrokona, by the Green Coalition Committee with support from BARCIK on the occasion of International Biodiversity Day. Students participated actively, ...
Continue Reading...Rafiqul’s Innovation Turns Waste into Wealth
By Champa Mallik, Shyamnagar, Satkhira In the saline waters of Datinakhali village in Burigoalini Union, Shyamnagar Upazila of Satkhira, farming crabs and shrimp is a primary livelihood. But local farmers face a persistent trouble: the jomra snail. Each year, these snails infest the bottom of ...
Continue Reading...Free medical camp brings relief to marginalized urban poor in Satkhira
By Gazi Mahida Mizan, from Satkhira A free medical camp was held in the Rahmatpur Colony of Garekanda, located in Satkhira town, providing much-needed healthcare services to the local underprivileged community. The day-long camp was organized on Thursday by BARCIK. Over a hundred disadvantaged ...
Continue Reading...Human Chain held in Shyamnagar demanding Protection of the coast and nature
By Biswajit Mondal, Shyamnagar, Satkhira The International Day for Biological Diversity, was observed in Shyamnagar, Satkhira, in alignment with this year’s global theme: “Be Part of the Plan, Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development.” The event was jointly organized by Sabuj Sanghoti, ...
Continue Reading...Training on Indigenous Knowledge practice in Disaster Management held
By Gunjan Rema from Kalmakanda (Netrakona) A training workshop titled “Practice of Indigenous Knowledge in Disaster Management” was held at the Bonbera Agroecology Learning Center in Kalmakanda Upazila of Netrakona district. Organized by BARCIK the training brought together 32 participants, ...
Continue Reading...Pumpkin cultivation brings hope to farmers in the sandy char lands
By Muktar Hossain from Harirampur (Manikganj) Farmers in the char (riverine island) areas of Harirampur Upazila in Manikganj district are making good profits by cultivating sweet pumpkins on sandy soils. Utilizing the suitability of the soil and climate, they are selecting crops based on their ...
Continue Reading...First Wetland-Based Wildlife Sanctuary declared
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 ...
Continue Reading...Commitment to Conserve Bees and Protect the Environment
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, ...
Continue Reading...Human Chain held in Satkhira demanding clean City
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 ...
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