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This is the official page of the Department of Environmental Studies and Sustainability at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh.

20/05/2026

The hum that once filled our mustard fields and rice paddies is disappearing. Pesticides coat our crops, and bees pay with their lives. Hives collapse overnight. In Thakurgaon, farmers now pollinate flowers by hand, doing the work that bees once did for free.

We are losing them quietly, field by field, hive by hive.
It all rests on the bees. Protect them, and you protect everything that blooms, feeds, and breathes in their wake.
Happy World Bee Day to the tiny wings behind every harvest, every seed, every meal.

Source:
https://theclimatewatch.com/disappearing-bees-force-bangladeshi-farmers-into-hand-pollination/
https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/07/honey-bees-in-bangladesh-suffer-from-indiscriminate-pesticide-use/
https://www.thedailystar.net/business/economy/news/bees-bucks-beekeeping-boosts-rural-incomes-3813126?

18/05/2026

We welcome our 2nd batch of the ESS Dept. 😄

11/05/2026

On 2 May 2026, the Department of Environmental Studies and Sustainability and the Center for Sustainable Development (CSD) at ULAB, as knowledge partners, hosted the International Course on “Environmental Science and Climate Action: A Global South Perspective” offered by C3ER, BRAC University in partnership with Mission Green Bangladesh, the Centre for Atmospheric Pollution Studies (CAPS), the University of Dundee, and Asia Hub–Michigan State University.
Delivered in a hybrid format, the program combines online sessions by international instructors with on-campus facilitation and mentorship at partner universities.
As part of the opening session, Ms. Sameera Zaman shared insights into various ongoing and completed climate change initiatives, highlighting practical experiences and local engagement efforts. Dr. Haseeb M Irfanullah conducted an engaging lecture on “Nature-Based Solutions & Ecosystem Restoration,” emphasizing sustainable approaches to environmental resilience and climate action. Together, these sessions set the tone for a dynamic learning experience for the participants from different backgrounds, focused on collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.

03/05/2026

Professor Mahmood Hossain, Head, Environmental Studies and Sustainability, and Director, Center for Sustainable Development (CSD), presented the feasibility assessment of the CASMAR project (Carbon Sequestration through Mangrove Afforestation and Restoration) to the Bangladesh Forest Department. The presentation highlighted the scientific framework and key findings of the study, focusing on mangrove plantation potential in coastal char lands of Bangladesh.

This represents one of the first structured feasibility assessments for a carbon sequestration project in Bangladesh, laying the foundation for future carbon market engagement and nature-based climate
solutions.

The assessment evaluates the potential of coastal char lands for large-scale mangrove restoration, plantation, and carbon sequestration. A multi-criteria ecological approach, integrating ecological, hydrological, and anthropogenic factors, was applied across 18 char lands in Barguna, Bhola, and Patuakhali districts to assess the feasibility.

This study was conducted in partnership with Bangladesh Bondhu Foundation (BONDHU), reflecting strong collaboration to advance nature-based solutions and carbon-focused initiatives in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh Forest Department | Bangladesh Bondhu Foundation (BONDHU)

01/05/2026

May 1st is more than a holiday, it is a reminder that workers' rights were never given freely; they were fought for. In Bangladesh, that fight is deeply personal.

Just a week ago, on April 24th, Bangladesh marked 13 years since the Rana Plaza tragedy, a wound that has never fully healed. An eight-storey building in Savar collapsed in 90 seconds, killing at least 1,136 garment workers and injuring thousands more. Thirteen years on, families and survivors still gather at the memorial site in Savar each April, and justice remains unfinished.

The broader picture is just as sobering. Over 85% of Bangladesh's 70 million-strong labour force works in the informal sector, without formal contracts, social security, or union representation. Women bear a disproportionate burden, facing pay disparities, and limited maternity leave, despite powering the industry that drives the nation's economy.

On this May Day, we honour every worker who keeps this country moving, seen and unseen. Their dignity is not negotiable.

In memory of the lives lost at Rana Plaza. May they never be forgotten.

Source: The Daily Star, The Business Standard.

22/04/2026

What an incredible turnout for our Earth Day Event.🌎

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who participated, donated, and helped us celebrate our planet most amazingly. Small swaps lead to big changes, and these past 2 days proved that our community is leading the way. ♻️

We are so proud to be part of such a conscious community.🍃

20/04/2026

OUR POWER, OUR PLANET. 🌎

It’s time for Zero Waste. ♻️ Do not let your good stuff go to a landfill—bring it to the Green Give & Get and refresh your aesthetic for free!

When to pull up:
🗓 Tuesday (21st): 12pm – 3pm
🗓 Wednesday (22nd): 10am – 3pm

Location:
📍In front of the PD Building (Opposite the Cafeteria)

No waste. Just gems. See you there!

19/04/2026

This Earth Day, we are reminded that the planet we call home is not just a place we live in, it is a living, breathing system that sustains us, nurtures us, and connects us all. From the air we inhale to the water we depend on, everything we have is borrowed from nature, and everything we do shapes its future.

For countries like Bangladesh, where climate impacts are already deeply felt, Earth Day carries even greater significance. It highlights resilience, community strength, and the urgent need for inclusive, locally led solutions. It reminds us that sustainability is not a distant goal, it is a present necessity.

To mark this special day, we have arranged a seminar in celebration of Earth Day. We warmly invite all the current students, friends and colleagues to join us, be part of the conversation, and contribute to build a more sustainable future together.

20/03/2026

Wishing you peace, happiness, and a greener tomorrow. 🌿🌙

09/03/2026

With profound grief, the Department of Environmental Studies and Sustainability (ESS) mourns the passing of Professor Sakhawat Ali Khan, a distinguished journalism educator and the founding Head of the Media Studies and Journalism Department at University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh. His intellectual leadership, dedication to academic excellence, and commitment to nurturing critical media scholarship have left a lasting legacy within the institution and beyond.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

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University Of Liberal Arts Bangladesh 688 Beribadh Road
Dhaka
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Website

https://ess.ulab.edu.bd/

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