Committed to PEOPLE'S RIGHT TO KNOW
Vol. 5 Num 246 Wed. February 02, 2005  
   
Metropolitan


World Wetland Day today


Bangladesh will observe World Wetlands Day today as elsewhere in the globe highlighting the crucial role of marshy lands for the ecosystems and livelihood of people.

Forum of Environmental Journalists of Bangladesh (FEJB) jointly with the Ministry of Environment and Forest and Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS) will stage a seminar at its conference hall at 2.30 pm today.

Environment and Forest Minister Tariqul Islam will attend the seminar titled "Cultural and Biological Diversity of wetlands: There's wealth in wetland diversity -- don't lose it as chief guest.