BEN Newsletter

BAPA and BEN Arranged Two Days of National Conference on Environmental Reform

The Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) and Bangladesh Environment Network (BEN) jointly held the National Conference on Environmental Reforms: Necessity and the Way Forward at the KIB auditorium in Dhaka on January 9–10, 2026. The two-day conference brought together environmental scientists, policymakers, economists, activists, and civil society representatives from across Bangladesh to develop a comprehensive, people-led … Read more…

BAPA Vice President Dr. Feroze Ahmed Receives Jatio Poribesh Padak

In a major recognition of his lifelong commitment to environmental sustainability, Professor Dr. M. Feroze Ahmed has been honored with the National Environment Award 2024 (Jatio Poribesh Padak). The Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh conferred this prestigious award upon him in the category of Environmental Research and Innovation in Technology. Dr. Ahmed, who … Read more…

Experts Call for Re-evaluation of Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Recovery Plan at BEN Webinar #17

The hydrological viability of the controversial “Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project,” set against the backdrop of acute seasonal water scarcity, was the subject of rigorous scrutiny during the 17th webinar organized by the Bangladesh Environment Network (BEN). Titled “Crisis of the Teesta River: Which Way Forward?”, the virtual forum convened a panel of … Read more…

BAPA and BEN are Organizing National Conference of Environmental Reforms: Necessity and the Way Forward 2026

In a decisive move to address the critical gap in national environmental governance, the Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) and the Bangladesh Environment Network (BEN) have announced a comprehensive two-day national conference titled “Environmental Reforms: Necessity and the Way Forward.” Scheduled to take place on January 9–10, 2026, at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB) in Dhaka, … Read more…

BAPA and BEN Arranged a Discussion Meeting Titled “Teesta River in Crisis: What is the Path to Solution?”

The existential crisis facing the Teesta River, exacerbated by unilateral upstream withdrawals and scientifically questionable domestic planning, was the focal point of a high-level discussion meeting organized jointly by the Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) and the Bangladesh Environment Network (BEN). Held on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the seminar hall of the Press Institute Bangladesh … Read more…

BAPA Secures the Prestigious Mark Angelo River Award

The Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) was recently honored with the Mark Angelo River Award in the organization category. This accolade was presented during the World Rivers Day 2025 Celebration & Award Giving Ceremony in Dhaka, an event jointly organized by the Water Development Board, Bangladesh River Foundation, and the Nature and Life Foundation. Addressing the … Read more…

BAPA’s 25th Anniversary Summit Demands Specialized Environmental Commission

The celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) served as a critical juncture for environmental experts and activists to deliberate on the escalating ecological crisis within Bangladesh. The special conference, held at the Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University in Dhaka, provided the platform for a definitive call for high-level institutional reform: the establishment … Read more…

BAPA-BEN Organize Country’s First Ever Environment Rally

Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) and Bangladesh Environment Network (BEN) jointly organized the country’s first environmental rally (পরিবেশ সমাবেশ) to protest the overall degradation of the environment of Bangladesh. The rally was held at Central Shaheed Minar on Friday, January 13, 2023 (from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM). The main objective of organizing this rally was … Read more…