The severe impact of air pollution on public health in Bangladesh results in approximately 240,000 deaths annually. The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies air pollution as the most significant global public health threat. In Bangladesh, primary sources include brick manufacturing, vehicle emissions, and kilns, among others. The youth have a crucial role to play in […]
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Currently, air pollution is one of the major health and environmental problems in the world. About 7 million people die worldwide every year due to air pollution and daily losses amount to about 8 billion US dollars which is equivalent to 3 to 4 percent of Bangladesh’s GDP. Air pollution is currently a cause of
The right to breathe clean air is a constitutional right and a human right of the people of the country. However, the people, particularly the dwellers of Dhaka city; are being deprived of the right to breathe clean air, said public health experts and rights activists. They said these at a discussion held in the meeting
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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
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On December 21, 2023, an advocacy meeting was held at the Gowaland Municipality in Gowaland Municipal Auditorium, aiming to foster an environment conducive to physical activity and secure funding for controlling NCDs. The meeting convened several notable figures, including Md. Nazrul Islam, Mayor of Gowaland Municipality; Md. Ferdous Alam Khan, Executive Engineer, and various other
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On December 10, 2023, a pivotal discussion was held at Jokiganj Municipality, Sylhet, facilitated by Mr. Md. Habibur Rahman, Executive Director of Sylhet Development Society and Member of C-NET, Jokiganj Sylhet. The primary agenda centered on fostering an environment conducive to physical activity and earmarking funds to combat non-communicable diseases. During this meeting, attended by
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On 20 December 2020 CLPA organized a Webnair on Role of Environment Count law to protect the environment. Senior Advocate, Bangladesh Supreme Count Zahirul Islam Khan, Deputy Attorny, Bangladesh, F R Khan were present as a discussent. Advocacy Syed Mahbubul Alam, Secretary, Center for Law and Policy Affairs presented the key note paper, Barrister Nishat
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To aware youth about the Environment law and court of Bangladesh Center for Law and Policy Affairs and Human Rights Advocacy Cell, Dhaka International University organized a workshop on Environment Law and Court. During the workshop presenter discuss about the challenges of implementation of Environment law. Speakers said, The Environment Court in Dhaka and Chittagong remains somewhat
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