Cycle Rally in Dhaka Demands Climate Justice, 35 Organisations Take Part

A cycle rally was held in Dhaka on Saturday morning (14 November) demanding fair compensation, on the basis of historical responsibility, and climate justice for the countries and communities harmed by climate change.

The programme was organised jointly by 35 organisations, including Dhoritri Rokkhay Amra (Dhora) and Waterkeepers Bangladesh, as part of the Global Week of Action for Climate Justice. The information was given in a press release sent by Dhora.

According to the press release, the programme began at 8am in front of the National Museum with solidarity speeches by representatives of various organisations. The cycle rally then set off at 8:30am from there to the Central Shaheed Minar.

Hosted by Manjur Hossain Isa, chairman of the National Human Rights Society, the programme was attended as chief guest by Iqbal Faruk, head of research at Waterkeepers Bangladesh. Aminul Islam Tubbus, president of the Bangladesh Cycle Lane Implementation Council, was the special guest.

Also taking part were Tawhidur Rahman, president of the Dhaka Cycling Community, Saeed Mahmud, general secretary of the Dhaka University Cycling Club, environmental activists, young people and cyclists.

Speakers at the programme said fair compensation for the affected countries and communities must be ensured from the countries historically responsible for the climate crisis.

The speakers also said just and accountable arrangements are essential in climate finance, in addressing loss and damage, and in adaptation.