Dhaka, March 4 -- A joint initiative by Dhoritri Rokkhay Amra (Dhora) and Waterkeepers Bangladesh has organized various programs to commemorate World Wildlife Day, including rallies and discussions at seven places across Bangladesh.

With the theme "Save animals for the existence of the world," various programs highlighting local environmental problems were held in Kalapara of Patuakhali, Patharghata and Taltali of Barguna, Mongla of Bagerhat, Kutubdia and Moheshkhali of Cox's Bazar on Sunday, reports media.

Speakers at these programs highlighted various issues like the construction of industrial factories by razing hills, forest areas, agricultural land and coastal water bodies, the construction of illegal structures on Sonadia Island, th...