December 31 to be observed as ‘Clean Our Country Day’

Poriborton Chai, a voluntary organisation, yesterday arranged a press conference at the National Press Club in this regard

For the first time in Bangladesh, December 31 will be observed as a “Clean Our Country Day” in a bid to encourage cleanliness and protect environment.

Poriborton Chai, a voluntary organisation, yesterday arranged a press conference at the National Press Club in this regard.

To observe the day, Poriborton Chai will clean city streets, parks, rivers and open spaces from 11:00am to 1:00pm. The organization also invited people from all walks of life to take part in the program by cleaning their surroundings and making a promise to not litter.

Speakers said Dhaka, Narayanganj and Gazipur were known as the worst cities in the world to live in. If the condition did not change, the whole country become unlivable soon.

Fawzia Khan, advisor of Poriborton Chai, said: “Our environment is a testimony to the state of our mentality.  We indiscriminately pollute our environment.”

“We know that one day’s cleaning operation is not enough but we have to make an effort to change our habit. We have to remember not only to clean but also to stop throwing garbage to protect our environment,” said, Nahid Sultana, another advisor of the organisation.

With Volunteers of Poriborton Chai, Himu Paribahan, Mastul, Sobuj Pata, Aanchal, ex-cadets, rover scouts, Sandhani and students of several educational institute will take to the street to clean the country on December 31.

Source: Dhaka Tribune