Agrilife24.com: Today (10 April), a human chain protest led by ISDE Bangladesh, CLEAN, and BWGED took place in Chattogram, calling for an end to fossil fuel investments and a transition to clean energy. The event was held in remembrance of the Bashkhali movement, where six protesters lost their lives opposing a coal-based power plant SS Power Plant.
Protesters carried banners with the message "Fossil Fuels Are a Threat to Our Future", highlighting the severe environmental consequences of coal and LNG projects.
Speakers stressed that fossil fuels are financially draining and environmentally disastrous. Experts pointed out that Bangladesh has the potential to harness solar and wind energy, which would provide cleaner and more affordable electricity in the long term.
"The lessons of Bashkhali should not be ignored," stated S M Nazer Hossain, Vice President, CAB and Executive Director ISDE Bangladesh. "We must reject fossil fuel dependency and embrace renewable energy."
The protest ended with a strong commitment from participants to continue advocating for a sustainable energy future.
Renown women activist & Ex President ADAB Chattogram Jesmin Sultana Paru, Eminent journalist & Ex President CUJ M Nasirul Hoque, CAB Soth President Alhaj Abdul Mannan, Ex President Boalkhali UP Chairman Association Nur Mohammed, Executive Director Sayera Begume, central Executive member Bangladesh Forzen fruits & Vegetable Exporters Association Md Selim Jahangir, CAB Chalk bazar President Abdul Alim, Youth Activist & CAB Youth Group President Abu Hanif Noman, CAB youth Member Emdadul Islam, Amzadul Islam Ayaz, Sidratul Mntaha, Harisa Kahnom Shuki were taken participate the event.
