Bangladesh River Foundation

21/03/2026

19/03/2026

Eid Mubarak

06/03/2026

Apply for Youth4Nature Fellowship 2026
Empowering the Next Generation of Environment Leaders in Bangladesh

Bangladesh River Foundation and Mission Green Bangladesh, in association with Prakriti o Jibon Foundation and the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, University of Dhaka, proudly announce the Youth4Nature Fellowship Program - a transformative four month leadership journey for passionate young changemakers committed to protecting the environment of Bangladesh.
This exclusive fellowship will select 30 dedicated youth leaders to work on real world environment challenges through research, conservation action, community engagement, and national level awareness campaigns. Fellows will gain hands on field experience, expert mentorship, and the opportunity to contribute to sustainable river solutions for Bangladesh.

Fellowship Duration
4 Months | Intensive Hybrid Format
Includes training, fieldwork, campaign ex*****on, and final impact presentation.

Fellowship Themes: Pollution and waste management, River erosion and climate vulnerability, Biodiversity and ecosystem restoration, Governance and policy reform, Community livelihood and environment dependency, Youth advocacy and environmental communication

What Fellows Will Experience
• Advanced learning on ecology, climate impact, and environmental governance
• Field visits and community level engagement (A field visit from Dhaka to other district)
• Research and policy oriented work on river issues
• Designing and leading awareness and conservation campaigns
• Mentorship from environmental experts, academics, and practitioners
• National platform to present impact and solutions
• Top 5 Fellows will get a scholarship (Total amount 50,000)

Fellowship Benefits
Official Fellowship Certification | Direct field and research experience | Mentorship from national experts and academics | National recognition and visibility | Opportunity to influence river policy and advocacy | Networking with environmental leaders and organizations | Platform for future leadership and environmental engagement | Top 5 Fellows will get a scholarship (Total amount 50,000) | Gifts from the partners

Who Can Apply
Young leaders aged 18 to 35 who are passionate about environment, rivers, sustainability, research, communication, or community action. Students, activists, researchers, and young professionals are strongly encouraged to apply.
This is more than a fellowship. This is a movement to build future environment guardians of Bangladesh.

📢 Apply Now: https://forms.gle/3g9WGPVxde6QS5aN8

05/03/2026

আকাশের উচ্চতা থেকে দেখা প্রকৃতির অপার সৌন্দর্য—সবুজ পাহাড়ের বুক চিরে আঁকাবাঁকা পথে বয়ে চলেছে মাতামুহরী নদী। দূর থেকে মনে হয় যেন সবুজ ক্যানভাসের উপর প্রকৃতি নিজের হাতে এঁকেছে এক জীবন্ত জলরেখা।
পাহাড়ের ঢাল বেয়ে নেমে আসা ছোট ছোট ঝরনা আর পাহাড়ি ঢেউয়ের ভাঁজে ভাঁজে নদীর বাঁক এই অঞ্চলের ভূপ্রকৃতির অনন্য সৌন্দর্যকে তুলে ধরে। কখনও সরু, কখনও প্রশস্ত হয়ে নদীটি যেন পাহাড়ি জনপদের জীবন, কৃষি ও জীববৈচিত্র্যের নীরব সঙ্গী হয়ে বয়ে চলেছে।
এই আকাশদৃশ্য আমাদের মনে করিয়ে দেয়—নদী শুধু জলধারা নয়; এটি পাহাড়, বন, মানুষ ও জীববৈচিত্র্যের এক অদৃশ্য বন্ধন। তাই মাতামুহরী নদীকে রক্ষা করা মানে এই পুরো পাহাড়ি প্রকৃতির ভারসাম্যকে রক্ষা করা।

04/03/2026

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তরুণদের পরিবেশ নেতৃত্বে গড়ে তুলতে ‘ইউথ ফর নেচার’ ফেলোশিপের যাত্রা শুরু-
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বাংলাদেশের পরিবেশ সংরক্ষণ এবং বিপন্ন নদ-নদী রক্ষায় তরুণ প্রজন্মকে নেতৃত্বের কাতারে তুলে আনতে আনুষ্ঠানিকভাবে যাত্রা শুরু করল ‘ইউথ ফর নেচার’ (Youth4Nature) ফেলোশিপ ২০২৬।
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চার মাসব্যাপী এই বিশেষ ফেলোশিপ কর্মসূচিটি আয়োজন করেছে বাংলাদেশ রিভার ফাউন্ডেশন ও Mission Green Bangladesh (MGB), ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়-এর গণযোগাযোগ ও সাংবাদিকতা বিভাগ এবং Prokriti O Jibon Foundation।
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এই ফেলোশিপের মূল লক্ষ্য হলো—নদী, প্রকৃতি ও পরিবেশ রক্ষায় সচেতন, দক্ষ ও দায়িত্বশীল তরুণ পরিবেশ নেতৃত্ব তৈরি করা। প্রশিক্ষণ, মাঠপর্যায়ের কাজ, গবেষণা ও নেটওয়ার্কিংয়ের সমন্বয়ে সাজানো এই কর্মসূচির মাধ্যমে অংশগ্রহণকারীরা পরিবেশ আন্দোলনে কার্যকর ভূমিকা রাখার বাস্তব অভিজ্ঞতা অর্জনের সুযোগ পাবেন।
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পরিবেশ ও নদী রক্ষায় আগ্রহী তরুণদের জন্য এটি একটি অনন্য সুযোগ।
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⏳ সীমিত সময়ের মধ্যে আবেদন করার জন্য আগ্রহীদের অনুরোধ জানানো হচ্ছে।
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একসাথে, তরুণদের হাত ধরেই গড়ে উঠুক প্রকৃতি ও নদীবান্ধব একটি সুন্দর দেশ।
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01/03/2026

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বাংলাদেশ মূলত সক্রিয় বদ্বীপ (অ্যাকক্টিভ ডেল্টা)। এখানে প্রকৃতিই শ্রেষ্ঠ স্থপতি। এ ভূখণ্ডের প্রতিটি ধূলিকণাই নদ.....

24/02/2026

Register for International Conference on Sustainable River Management 2026 | Malaysia | Register: https://forms.gle/XqBF3WWU71zrECqu6
Organised by: Water Watch Penang, Bangladesh River Foundation, International Institute of River Affair and Prokriti O Jibon Foundation
In partnership with: Bangladesh River Travellers Network, River Research Institute of Bangladesh, Mission Green Bangladesh, GeogMalaysia, Lembaga Urus Air Selangor (LUAS) and Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Research (C3ER), Brac University
Date: 10–14 April 2026 | Venue: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Rivers are the lifelines of our region - supporting food security, livelihoods, biodiversity, and climate resilience. Yet, across the Asia-Pacific, rivers are under growing threat from pollution, climate change, and unsustainable development. To address these challenges through collaboration and action, we are proud to announce the International Conference on Sustainable River Management 2026, to be held from 10–14 April 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This regional platform will bring together policymakers, river scientists, climate researchers, environmental practitioners, youth leaders, development partners, and sustainability-focused businesses from across the Asia-Pacific region.
🔹 What to expect:
• High-level policy dialogues on river governance and climate resilience
• Expert-led panels on transboundary rivers, community-led conservation, and innovation
• Technical workshops and youth dialogues
• Field learning visits and community engagement
• Regional networking and cultural exchange
• Conference Declaration and Youth Action Roadmap
🔹 Event Agenda for 5 days:
Day 1- Arrival and Regional Networking: Participant arrival in Kuala Lumpur, registration, informal networking, and a welcome session to align expectations and build regional connections.
Day 2- Core Conference and Policy Dialogue: Full-day conference featuring keynote addresses, high-level panels on river governance, climate resilience, community-led conservation, innovation, and financing, alongside technical workshops and youth dialogues.
Day 3- Field Learning and Community Engagement: On-ground visits to river systems and local communities to understand real-world challenges, livelihoods, pollution issues, and climate adaptation practices.
Day 4- Cultural and Ecological Exchange: Guided cultural and ecological visits, cross-cultural interaction, and informal networking to strengthen regional solidarity and people-to-people collaboration.
Day 5- Urban Water Governance and Closing: Exposure visit to urban water governance models, followed by the closing session, conference declaration, and participant departure.
🔹 Who should join: Government officials, researchers, NGOs, CSOs, youth leaders, development professionals, private-sector actors, media, and river enthusiasts committed to sustainable water governance.
🎟️ Registration Now Open
Two participation options available- full residential experience and conference-day-only access.
🔹 Regular Delegate: Full Residential Experience
📅 Applicable after 20 February 2026:💲 USD 400
Includes: Full conference access, Accommodation, Local transportation, All meals during the program, Field visit and local excursion, Conference logistics and materials, Certificate of participation.
Note: Visa and international air tickets are not included.
🔹 Conference Day Only Registration
Starting from Today:💲 USD 100
Includes: Access to the main conference day, Logistics, Tea breaks and lunch, Certificate of participation.
👉 Register now and be part of a regional movement to protect and restore our rivers: https://forms.gle/XqBF3WWU71zrECqu6
Let us come together to reimagine rivers as shared assets that demand cooperation beyond borders - for climate resilience, sustainable development, and future generations.

23/02/2026

Register for International Conference on Sustainable River Management 2026 | Malaysia | Register: https://forms.gle/XqBF3WWU71zrECqu6
Organised by: Water Watch Penang, Bangladesh River Foundation, International Institute of River Affair and Prokriti O Jibon Foundation
In partnership with: Bangladesh River Travellers Network, River Research Institute of Bangladesh, Mission Green Bangladesh, GeogMalaysia, Lembaga Urus Air Selangor (LUAS) and Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Research (C3ER), Brac University
Date: 10–14 April 2026 | Venue: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Rivers are the lifelines of our region - supporting food security, livelihoods, biodiversity, and climate resilience. Yet, across the Asia-Pacific, rivers are under growing threat from pollution, climate change, and unsustainable development. To address these challenges through collaboration and action, we are proud to announce the International Conference on Sustainable River Management 2026, to be held from 10–14 April 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This regional platform will bring together policymakers, river scientists, climate researchers, environmental practitioners, youth leaders, development partners, and sustainability-focused businesses from across the Asia-Pacific region.

🔹 What to expect:
• High-level policy dialogues on river governance and climate resilience
• Expert-led panels on transboundary rivers, community-led conservation, and innovation
• Technical workshops and youth dialogues
• Field learning visits and community engagement
• Regional networking and cultural exchange
• Conference Declaration and Youth Action Roadmap

🔹 Event Agenda for 5 days:
Day 1- Arrival and Regional Networking: Participant arrival in Kuala Lumpur, registration, informal networking, and a welcome session to align expectations and build regional connections.
Day 2- Core Conference and Policy Dialogue: Full-day conference featuring keynote addresses, high-level panels on river governance, climate resilience, community-led conservation, innovation, and financing, alongside technical workshops and youth dialogues.
Day 3- Field Learning and Community Engagement: On-ground visits to river systems and local communities to understand real-world challenges, livelihoods, pollution issues, and climate adaptation practices.
Day 4- Cultural and Ecological Exchange: Guided cultural and ecological visits, cross-cultural interaction, and informal networking to strengthen regional solidarity and people-to-people collaboration.
Day 5- Urban Water Governance and Closing: Exposure visit to urban water governance models, followed by the closing session, conference declaration, and participant departure.

🔹 Who should join: Government officials, researchers, NGOs, CSOs, youth leaders, development professionals, private-sector actors, media, and river enthusiasts committed to sustainable water governance.
🎟️ Registration Now Open
Two participation options available- full residential experience and conference-day-only access.

🔹 Early Bird Delegate: Full Residential Experience
📅 Valid until 20 February 2026:💲 USD 350
Includes: Full conference access, Accommodation, Local transportation, All meals during the program, Field visit and local excursion, Conference logistics and materials, Certificate of participation
Note: Visa and international air tickets are not included.

🔹 Regular Delegate: Full Residential Experience
📅 Applicable after 20 February 2026:💲 USD 400
Includes: Full conference access, Accommodation, Local transportation, All meals during the program, Field visit and local excursion, Conference logistics and materials, Certificate of participation
Note: Visa and international air tickets are not included.

🔹 Conference Day Only Registration
Starting from Today:💲 USD 100
Includes: Access to the main conference day, Logistics, Tea breaks and lunch, Certificate of participation
👉 Register now and be part of a regional movement to protect and restore our rivers: https://forms.gle/XqBF3WWU71zrECqu6
Let us come together to reimagine rivers as shared assets that demand cooperation beyond borders - for climate resilience, sustainable development, and future generations.

22/02/2026

Panelist Announcement
International Conference on Sustainable River Management 2026 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

We are pleased to welcome Ms. Roufa Khanum as a Panelist at the International Conference on Sustainable River Management 2026.

Ms. Roufa Khanum serves as Deputy Director of the Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Research (C3ER), BRAC University. With strong expertise in climate research, environmental policy, and resilience focused programming, she has been actively engaged in advancing evidence based solutions for sustainable development and climate adaptation.

Register for International Conference on Sustainable River Management 2026 | Malaysia
Register: https://forms.gle/XqBF3WWU71zrECqu6
Organised by: Water Watch Penang, Bangladesh River Foundation, International Institute of River Affair and Prokriti O Jibon Foundation
In partnership with: Bangladesh River Travellers Network, River Research Institute of Bangladesh, Mission Green Bangladesh, GeogMalaysia, Lembaga Urus Air Selangor (LUAS)
Date: 10–14 April 2026 | Venue: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

18/02/2026

Partnership Announcement
International Conference on Sustainable River Management 2026 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

We are proud to announce that the Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Research (C3ER), BRAC University has officially joined as a Partner of the International Conference on Sustainable River Management 2026.
C3ER, BRAC University is a leading research and knowledge institution dedicated to advancing climate science, environmental sustainability, and resilience driven solutions. Through its strong commitment to research, policy engagement, and capacity building, C3ER continues to contribute significantly to climate action and sustainable development at national and global levels.

As a valued partner, C3ER will play an important role in strengthening research collaboration, knowledge exchange, and evidence based dialogue on river governance, climate resilience, and sustainable water management across the Asia Pacific region.
Together, this partnership reinforces our shared vision of protecting rivers as lifelines for ecosystems, communities, and future generations through science, collaboration, and sustainable action.

📍 Date: 10–14 April 2026
📍 Venue: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Register for International Conference on Sustainable River Management 2026 | Malaysia
Register: https://forms.gle/XqBF3WWU71zrECqu6
Organised by: Water Watch Penang, Bangladesh River Foundation, International Institute of River Affair and Prokriti O Jibon Foundation
In partnership with: Bangladesh River Travellers Network, River Research Institute of Bangladesh, Mission Green Bangladesh, GeogMalaysia, Lembaga Urus Air Selangor (LUAS) and Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Research (C3ER), Brac University
Date: 10–14 April 2026 | Venue: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

18/02/2026

Keynote Speaker Announcement for International Conference on Sustainable River Management 2026 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

We are honored to welcome Assoc. Prof. Dr. Haliza Abdul Rahman as a Keynote Speaker at the International Conference on Sustainable River Management 2026.
Dr. Haliza Abdul Rahman is Head of Laboratory at Universiti Putra Malaysia, affiliated with the Institute for Social Science Studies and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Her work bridges environmental science, public health, and climate resilience, with a strong focus on sustainable ecosystems and community wellbeing in the face of growing environmental challenges.

🎤 Keynote Topic:
Enhancing River Resilience in an Era of Climate Extremes

Her keynote will explore how river systems can be strengthened to withstand climate extremes through integrated science, adaptive governance, and resilience driven strategies. She will highlight innovative approaches that connect environmental sustainability, public health, and climate adaptation to safeguard river ecosystems and vulnerable communities.

Register for International Conference on Sustainable River Management 2026 | Malaysia
Register: https://forms.gle/XqBF3WWU71zrECqu6
Organised by: Water Watch Penang, Bangladesh River Foundation, International Institute of River Affair and Prokriti O Jibon Foundation
In partnership with: Bangladesh River Travellers Network, River Research Institute of Bangladesh, Mission Green Bangladesh, GeogMalaysia, Lembaga Urus Air Selangor (LUAS)
Date: 10–14 April 2026 | Venue: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia