Roads for People organized a demonstration supported by WBB TRUST

On 26 October 2004, Roads for People and WBB Trust  held a protest to point out that private cars, not as claimed by many sources bicycle rickshaws, are the main source of traffic jams in Dhaka.  We demanded separate lanes for bicycles, rickshaws, and public buses, and limitations on private cars.  The protest was covered in 20 newspapers.

WBB Trust, Ushika, and Dhaka Cycling Club organized a signature campaign simultaneously to protest against planned rickshaw from major roads in Dhaka.

On 14 August 2005, WBB Trust, Ushika, and Dhaka Cycling Club organized a signature campaign simultaneously to protest against planned rickshaw from major roads in Dhaka by Government ban.

Roads for People organized a views exchange meeting on “Rickshaw use in Dhaka city: An Overview of the Arguments For and Against” supported by WBB Trust

Roads for People organized a views exchange meeting on “Rickshaw use in Dhaka city:  An Overview of the Arguments For and Against” at CIRDAP auditorium on 7 May 2006. About 85 high-level government officers and members of civil society participated. Most of those present expressed the importance of keeping rickshaws, as they provide convenient and inexpensive transport, are environmentally-friendly, do not require fuel, are particularly important for vulnerable groups such as women and the elderly, are extremely popular, and provide needed employment for hundreds of thousands of the country’s poorest citizens.

Riding Cycle to Reduce CO2 Emission

Bangladesh Paribesh Andolon (Bapa) and Work for a Better Bangladesh (WBB) Trust on 10th October 2010 called for establishing an eco-friendly transport system and promoting bicycling and walking, to reduce carbon emissions and check climate change.
They also suggested strengthening the public transport system and reducing the number of private cars in the capital, says a press release.
The recommendations came at a discussion before a bicycle rally organised by in front of the National Museum in the city.
They said increase of carbon dioxide caused by excessive use of fuels and activities in the name of development is contributing to climate change. This is going to affect mother world very badly, they said.

Prompt actions to cut carbon dioxide emissions could bring down the amount of the gas to 350 ppm in the air and that could help check disastrous effects of climate change, said the green activists. Stating that the environment to use bicycles in the capital is almost gone, Bangladesh Astronomical Society President Dr AR Khan said it is important that the authorities concerned keep separate lanes and stands for bicycle riders.

He suggested authorities to introduce a system where there will be bicycle stands in different parts of the city so that people with identity cards can use those in exchange for money. Bapa Treasurer Mohidul Haque Khan said most people in Dhaka walk but the arrangements for pedestrians are very inadequate. Constructing wide and plain footpaths is imperative to inspire people to walk, he said.

National Cycling Trainer Shahidur Rahman said the government should take up promotional activities so that students of schools and colleges are inspired to use bicycles for transport. Aftabur Rahman of Dhaka Cycling Club demanded waiving import taxes on bicycles, keeping it within the reach of people with low-income.

WBB Trust National Advocacy Officer Maruf Rahman said walking and bicycling not only helps cut carbon dioxide emissions but also cuts the risks of various diseases like diabetes, blood pressure, heart diseases and cancer.

Discussion meeting on " Proposal for Public place and Open Space"

Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) and Work for a Better Bangladesh Trust  jointly organize discussion meeting on " Proposal for Public place and Open Space" on 30th March 2015 at 11 am at the BILIA Center, Dhanmondi. Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) vice-president architect Mobassher Hossain's has presided, Work for a Better Bangladesh Trust Project Officer Ziaur Rahman has presented keynote paper and National Advocay officer Maruf Hossain has moderated the meeting. 

To ensure water for everyone, water sources should be free from grabbing and polluting

Sunday, 22 March, 2015 To ensure water for everyone, water sources should be free from grabbing and polluting Walks for established right to water, Proper planning for water resources and water supply to all citizens with equality and equity are key indicator for poverty reduction, environmental sustainability. Water is most important elements for nature, agriculture, food production, energy, industry, health, urbanization and equality.

Due to unplanned urbanization, pressure to ground water, it has go down under 70 meter. Industries are using water, at the same time, water is polluting due to waste of industries. Speakers told it to rally for established right to water at 11 am on 22 March at Shahbag, in Dhaka, Bangladesh organized to celebrate World Water Day. This rally jointly organized by the BAPA, NGO Forum for Public Health, Nirapad Development Foundation, Sommilito Joladhar Rokya Andolon, Orunodoyer Tarun Dol, Mastul Foundation, BCHRD, SERAC Bangladesh, Youth Coalition for Climate Justice, Pratysha and Work for a Better Bangladesh (WBB) Trust.

This program was presided by Architect Iqbal Habib, acting general secretary of BAPA and moderated by Ziaur Rahman, project officer of WBB Trust. Ibnul Sayed Rana, Chairman of NDF, Mohidul Haq Khan, executive member of BAPA, Mihir Biswas, Coordinator of Buriganga Bachao Andolon, Agriculture Scientist Abdus Sobhan, Mahbul Haq, executive director of BCHRD, Tanvir Al Mamun, member of Mastul, Syeda Anonna Rahman, National Advocacy Officer of WBB Trust were spoke at this occasion. Organizers hold placards, festoons, banners with message of water importance and World Water Day.

Dhaka’s Cannels: Reality and Action Plan

The speakers gave their opinion at a view exchange on “Dhaka’s Cannels: Reality and Plan of Action” in the VIP Lounge of National Press Club, at 11.00 AM in the morning on October 22, 2012. Kazi Mohammad Shees, former Chief Engineer of Dhaka WASA, Iqbal Kabir, Senior Lawyer of Bangladesh Environment Lawyers Association (BELA), Abul Bashar Mohammad Fakhruzzaman, Executive Officer of Keranigonj sub-district (on behalf of Dhaka District Commissioner, and Abdur Razzaq, Engineer of Dhaka City Corporation were present as discussants in the program while Syed Mahbubul Alam, Director (Program & Planning) of WBB Trust was in the chair. The program was convened by Aminul Islam Sujon, Project Coordinator of WBB Trust. Ziaur Rahman Litu, Project Officer of WBB Trust presented the key note in the meeting.