To mark World Environment Day, the Department of Geography and Environment at the University of Dhaka, in collaboration with Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB), organized a daylong ‘Plastic Waste Cleanup Drive’ across the Dhaka University campus on Sunday, June 1.
Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan, Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University, attended the event as the chief guest and addressed participants.
Also present were Professor Dr. Kazi Matin Uddin Ahmed, Dean of the Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences; Professor Dr. Md. Shahidul Islam, Chairperson of the Department of Geography and Environment; Dr. Iftekharuzzaman, Executive Director of TIB; along with other TIB officials.
Faculty members and students from the Department of Geography and Environment at Dhaka University, Jagannath University, and the Department of Environmental Science at Stamford University actively participated in the cleanup campaign throughout the day.
In his remarks, Vice-Chancellor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan stated, “Human existence is closely tied to the environment. We must raise awareness to protect biodiversity and prevent environmental pollution. Everyone has a role to play in preserving our environment from their respective positions.”
He further noted, “Following the July student-people uprising, new possibilities have emerged for our nation. We must seize this opportunity to collectively set examples of positive change.” He urged students and teachers to remain engaged in environmental protection efforts throughout the year.
