Jagannath University celebrated World Environment Day organising various events on the campus in Dhaka on Thursday.
With the theme 鈥榖eat plastic pollution鈥�, the JnU鈥檚 department of geography and environment organised the events, including a procession and planting of various eco-friendly saplings on the university campus.
The programme ended with a brief assembly in front of the Rafique Building.
In his speech, Professor Lokman Hossain of the chemistry department said that war, violence, and explosions around the world were causing severe environmental damage, accelerating the climate crisis.
鈥楾o protect our environment from such global disasters, we urgently need collective awareness and effective action,鈥� added Lokman Hossain.
JnU proctor Tazammol Hoque said that environmental crises caused by climate change and pollution required a concerted effort to overcome it. 鈥楶articularly, to combat plastic pollution, we must promote a culture of accountability both socially and institutionally.鈥�
Professor of the botany department Kazi Shakhawath Hossain, convener of the JnU Tree Plantation Committee, noted that there was no alternative to planting trees for environmental protection and temperature regulation. 鈥楨veryone should contribute by planting trees in their own capacity.鈥�
鈥楢ll components of the environment are interconnected,鈥� remarked Professor Abdul Quader, chairperson of the geography and environment.
He added, 鈥榃hile eliminating plastic entirely may not be feasible, we must be more responsible in managing its use.鈥�
Teachers, students, and officials from various departments participated in the programme.
