DU holds climate Olympiad for first time

The first Bangladesh National Climate Olympiad was held at Dhaka University on Friday, bringing together students to raise awareness of climate change and encourage action against its risks.
Organised jointly by Zero Competitions and the Sustainability and Life Sciences Network (SLSN), the event was held at Curzon Hall.
Dhaka University Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education) Prof Abdus Salam attended as chief guest, while adviser to the organising committee Prof Kazi Matin Uddin Ahmed chaired the session.
Dean of the Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences Prof Md Humayun Kabir, Chairman of the Department of Geology Prof Md Badruddoza Mia, Chairman of the Department of Disaster Science and Climate Resilience BM Rabbi Hossain, Director of the Russian House in Dhaka Alexandra A. Khelvonoy, and Senior Coordinator Delwar Hossain were also present.
Addressing the audience, Prof Abdus Salam praised the students for travelling from across the country to join the event.