Conscious citizens form a human chain in front of the National Museum in Shahbagh, Dhaka calling for effective measures to stop all activities that destroy the environment, on Friday, November 27, 2020 CourtesyProtesters request authorities concerned not to evict Mro peopleA group of activists formed a human chain in Dhaka on Friday to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the country’s forestry and environment. They formed the human chain in front of Bangladesh National Museum in Shahbagh under the banner of Sachetan Prakrity O Pahar Premi Janagan (Conscious Nature and Mountain-Loving People) to raise awareness on environmental protection. Shawon Mazhar, a mountaineering enthusiast and businessman, convened the human chain, according to a press release. The demonstrators also requested the authorities concerned not to destroy the habitat of the Mro community or evict them. Shawon, convener of the human chain, said: “We are here to make everyone aware of the need to protect the environment.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 27, 2020 14:15 UTC