Air pollution has a devastating affect on public health in Bangladesh, killing over 240,000 people each year. CLPA is aiming to create awareness about the roles of various organizations and individuals in enforcing air pollution rules. On Thursday, January 20, 2024, The Center for Law and Policy Affairs (CLPA), Open Sesame Japan Fund for Global […]
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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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Bangladesh, one of the most densely populated countries in the world, is home to approximately 170 million people within an area of 148,460 square kilometers. Rapid urbanization, unplanned industrialization, and widespread construction activities—along with emissions from thermal power plants, industrial and solid fuel combustion, and brick kilns—are major contributors to the country’s worsening air pollution.
Bangladesh is one of the world’s leading producers of vegetables and fruits, but the population of Bangladesh consumes fewer fresh fruits and vegetables than required. In this reality, the trend of less consumption of fruits and vegetables among people in Bangladesh is a matter of surprise. Research shows that tax reductions and subsidies are an
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It is possible to play an important role in protecting human health through urban planning. The city plan includes workways for walking, providing safety and priority to pedestrians, lanes for bicycles, parks, open spaces, and ensuring free movement of all. Physical activity can be enhanced by making exercise compulsory in educational activities, ensuring teachers
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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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On December 20, 2020, the Center for Law and Policy Affairs (CLPA) organized a webinar on “The Role of Environmental Court Law in Environmental Protection.” Senior Advocate of the Bangladesh Supreme Court, Zahirul Islam Khan, and Deputy Attorney General of Bangladesh, F. R. Khan, participated as discussants. Advocate Syed Mahbubul Alam, Secretary of CLPA, presented
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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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