The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

The World Environment Day will be observed in the country today as in other parts of the world amid growing concern over climate change.

The day is very significant for Bangladesh due to its vulnerability to natural disasters caused by global warming and impacts of climate change on its nature, economy and physical existence. As dependence on carbon-based energy has caused a significant build-up of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, the main reason for global warming, the UN has chose 'Kick the Habit: Towards a Low Carbon Economy' as the theme of the day.