Bangladesh is one of the four Asian countries where the Government of Japan and several Japanese institutions are investing in fossil fuel-based projects, including coal and gas infrastructure. In response to this environmentally destructive investment strategy, a series of global protests and awareness campaigns are taking place throughout June 2025, including in Bangladesh.

On June 17, 2025, a protest event featuring a demonstration, mime performance, and flash mob will be held at Shyamoli Park Field, Dhaka. The event is being jointly organized by 15 organizations, including:

• Dharitri Rokkhay Amra (DHORA)

• Bangladesh Krishok Federation

• Brighters

• Center for Participatory Research and Development (CPRD)

• Center for Atmospheric Pollution Studies (CAPS)

• EquityBD

• Global Law Thinkers Society (GLTS)

• Khasia Students Union (KSU)

• Mission Green Bangladesh

• Organization for Climate Resilience and Environment Conservation (OCREC)

• Sacheton Foundation

• Sundarban and Coastal Protection Movement

• Young Climate Action Network (UCAN)

• 350.org

• Waterkeepers Bangladesh

The program is aimed at urging the Japanese government to cease investments in coal and gas-based projects in Bangladesh and beyond.

Notable environmental leaders and representatives attending the event include:

• Mr. Kamruzzaman Majumder, Chairperson, Center for Atmospheric Pollution Studies (CAPS)

• Mr. Abdul Karim Kim, Member of the Convening Committee, DHORA

• Mr. Nikhil Chandra Bhadra, Coordinator, Sundarban and Coastal Protection Movement

• Mr. A.S.M. Badrul Alam, President, Bangladesh Krishok Federation

• Mr. Mostafa Kamal Akand, Network Coordinator, EquityBD

• Ms. Rauman Smita, Chairperson, Global Law Thinkers Society (GLTS)

• Mr. Habibur Rahman, Chairperson, Sacheton Foundation

Youth activists and members from various environmental and climate justice organizations will also be present to amplify the demand for a sustainable, fossil-free future.

Source: Press Release