Green activists have alleged that many institutions are constructing buildings and infrastructure in Dhaka city and other parts of the country violating the Air Pollution Control Rules. As a result, the construction contributes to the air pollution. Against this backdrop, the green activists called upon the citizens to file complaints with the Department of […]
Regular filing of complaints stressed to curb air pollution Read More »
On 18 and 19 May 2024 a two-day training on promoting physical activity and a healthy diet through a regulatory approach was organized by CLPA and Citizen Network-CNET. Thirty CSO representatives from thirty districts attended. Shahidul Alam, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Food was the main guest at the workshop. Other attendees in the opening session
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Physical activity can drastically reduce the chances of developing NCDs, however, people in Bangladesh does not exercise enough due to a multitude of reason including lack of awareness & lack of publicly available open spaces. In this situation Citizen Network-CNET, Center for Law and Policy Affairs (CLPA ) has taken various steps to combat this
Initiative by Citizen Network-CNETs Members to Promote Active Lifestyle in Bangladesh Read More »
More than 20 million people live in the capital city of Dhaka under deteriorating environment and health risks. Air pollution is one of the reasons for Dhaka’s low position in the list of livable cities in the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) survey. A report by the Bangladesh Environment Department and the World Bank states that
Young people should take the lead in reducing air pollution. Read More »
