Dhaka, April 11 -- Young climate activists in the capital called for an urgent revision of Bangladesh's Integrated Energy and Power Master Plan (IEPMP), voicing strong opposition to the plan's continued reliance on fossil fuels with a warning that the current plan undermines climate goals.

As part of the Global Climate Strike, youth under the banner of YouthNet Global staged a peaceful demonstration on Friday in front of the National Press Club with 200 young people, demanding a just transition toward renewable energy and a greater share of international climate finance for Bangladesh. Similar events were reported in 50 districts across the country, involving students from schools, colleges, and universities.

The demonstrators, holding ...