Workshop on Marine Ecosystem begins at DU

A three-day training workshop on ‘Sustainable Management of Marine Ecosystem and Acidification Monitoring’ was launched at CARS Auditorium of Dhaka University on Tuesday.

DU vice-chancellor professor AAMS Arefin Siddique inaugurated it as the chief guest.

Department of Oceanography of DU and Department of Environment, GOB jointly organised the event.

Oceanography department chairman professor Kawser Ahmed delivered the welcome speech while director of the Department of Environment, GOB M Alamgir addressed it as the special guest.

Speaking on the occasion, the DU VC urged the world leaders to come forward with their helping hands and work together to protect the environment. “We must protect our environment for the existence of human being.”

He stressed the need for creating awareness among the general people as well as young generation on environmental issues and eco system.

Some 25 young officers from the Department of Environment, GOB are participating in the workshop.