Barcik

01/10/2026

“In the Silence of the Rivers, We Take a Vow of Silence”

On 27 September 2026, BARCIK, in collaboration with Netrokona Sammilito Jubo Samaj, observed River Day at Netrokona Collectorate School through a symbolic programme titled “In the Silence of the Rivers, We Take a Vow of Silence.”

Students observed a **silent protest in memory of Netrokona’s lost and dying rivers**, expressing grief, solidarity, and a collective call to protect the rivers that have shaped the region’s ecology, culture, and livelihoods.

As part of the symbolic action, several students covered their mouths with black cloth, while a symbolic river made of blue fabric represented the rivers that are gradually disappearing from the landscape.

The programme also featured:
🌊 An exhibition of river-dependent aquatic life
✍️ A writing competition for students
🗣️ “Kotha of the Rivers” (River Stories)—a session highlighting the names, memories, history, and significance of Netrokona’s rivers

The silent protest became a tribute to rivers that can no longer speak for themselves, while the “River Stories”session sought to connect the younger generation with the history and living memory of their rivers.

The programme concluded with the award ceremony for the winners of the writing competition.

The rivers are silent. Today, we chose silence to remember them and to call for their protection.

01/10/2026

30/09/2026

1 Million Seed Plantation
Agroecology Fund

29/09/2026

🌍 Protecting the Ozone Layer: From Discussion to Action

The Green Coalition brought together diverse voices to reflect on a shared global responsibility: How can we protect the ozone layer and contribute to a healthier planet?

The discussion focused on three key questions:

🌱 What can we do?

Identifying our individual and collective contributions to ozone protection.
🤝 What actions are needed?

Promoting environmentally responsible practices and strengthening community-led action.
📜 What should policy address?

Bringing people’s voices and practical recommendations into policy and advocacy for stronger environmental protection.

From awareness to action, and from local initiatives to policy change, protecting the ozone layer is a shared responsibility.

28/09/2026

Chemical Farming: The Hidden Cost 🌱

Excessive use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers can damage soil health, water sources, biodiversity, and human health. It can reduce soil fertility, harm beneficial insects and microorganisms, contaminate food and water, and increase farmers’ dependence on costly external inputs.

Agroecology offers a different pathway.
🌾 By using compost and organic manure, local and diverse seeds, crop diversification, biological pest management, mulching, natural fertilizers, and traditional ecological knowledge, farmers can restore soil health, protect biodiversity, and build more resilient food systems.

Healthy soil. Healthy people. Healthy ecosystems. — Agroecology for a sustainable future.
Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung South Asia

27/09/2026

Behind soil health.
Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung South Asia

24/09/2026

🌱 Climate-Resilient Food Systems in Barishal: Agroecology Leads the Way

A regional dialogue in Barishal brought together farmers, researchers, students, government representatives, youth and civil society to discuss the growing impacts of climate change on agriculture and food systems.
Participants highlighted major challenges including irregular rainfall, flooding, river erosion, salinity intrusion, declining freshwater availability, biodiversity loss, soil degradation and increasing dependence on chemical inputs.

The discussion emphasized the importance of agroecology, indigenous seeds, crop diversification, traditional knowledge, natural pest management and farmer-led solutions for building resilient and sustainable food systems.
Participants also stressed the need for stronger collaboration among communities, researchers, government institutions, youth and civil society, with greater participation of women and young people in the transformation of agriculture.

🌾 Agroecology is not only about farming practices—it is about strengthening food sovereignty, protecting nature and putting farmers at the centre of food systems.
The dialogue was facilitated by BARCIK and funded by Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung South Asia

23/09/2026

Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung South Asia

22/09/2026

Regional Dialogue on Climate-Resilient Food Systems in Bangladesh: Agroecology Leads the Way

A regional dialogue on “Climate-Resilient Food Systems in Bangladesh: Agroecology Leads the Way” was organized in collaboration with Comilla University, with BARCIK facilitating the dialogue and support from the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung South Asia.

The dialogue brought together students, faculty members, researchers, and other stakeholders to reflect on the current state and challenges of food systems in Bangladesh amid climate change. Participants exchanged perspectives and experiences and explored how agroecology can contribute to building more resilient, sustainable, and locally rooted food systems.

The discussion also resulted in a number of recommendations for policy advocacy, highlighting the need to strengthen agroecological practices, support farmers and local communities, promote research and knowledge exchange, and create a more enabling policy environment for climate-resilient food systems.

The active engagement of students and faculty members demonstrated the important role of academic institutions, youth, researchers, and civil society in shaping a more just, sustainable, and climate-resilient food system in Bangladesh.