Dhaka, June 3 -- UN Headquarters is going to organize several events on Saturday to observe World Bicycle Day at UN Headquarters by Member States, in partnership with the President of the General Assembly and the Department of Global Communications, among others.

Acknowledging the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle, which has been in use for two centuries, and that it is a simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transportation, fostering environmental stewardship and health, the General Assembly decided to declare 3 June World Bicycle Day, said a UN headquarters statement.

It encouraged stakeholders to emphasize and advance the use of the bicycle as a means of fostering sustaina...