Premier University marked World Environment Day 2026 through a series of environmental awareness activities organized by the Premier University Sociology Club under the Department of Sociology and Sustainable Development. The day-long program featured the “Give Plastic, Take Seeds” campaign, tree plantation activities, environmental competitions, and a special awareness workshop.

The event was held at the university’s GEC Campus and was attended by Vice-Chancellor Professor S. M. Nasrul Quadir as the Chief Guest. Special Guests included Treasurer Professor Dr. Jahed Hossain Sikder, Registrar Mohammad Iftekhar Monir, and Proctor Md. Solaiman Chowdhury.

The program was presided over by Muhammad Tanzilur Rahman, Lecturer of the Department of Sociology and Sustainable Development. Among those present were Dr. Sadika Sultana Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, and Lecturers Nusrat Jahan Tani, Saiyeda Zaman, and Sifatul Islam. Abdullah Al Mozahid, Coordinator of the department, attended the prize-giving ceremony.

Addressing the gathering, Vice-Chancellor Professor S. M. Nasrul Quadir stated that although plastic was originally developed to make human life easier, it has now become one of the most significant threats to both the environment and public health. He emphasized the importance of reducing plastic consumption, promoting environmentally responsible lifestyles, and strengthening sustainable development practices.

Treasurer Professor Dr. Jahed Hossain Sikder remarked that environmental conservation is no longer merely a social responsibility; it has become a prerequisite for the survival of humanity. He called upon students to play an active role in protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices.

During the program, the Vice-Chancellor formally inaugurated the “Give Plastic, Take Seeds” campaign. As part of the initiative, participants exchanged plastic waste for plant seeds, encouraging environmental responsibility and sustainable behavior. The distinguished guests also took part in a tree plantation program on the campus and were presented with saplings by members of the Sociology Club.

As part of the World Environment Day celebrations, the club organized a Presentation Contest, which attracted participation from 21 teams representing different departments of the university. Following a preliminary screening round, eight teams advanced to the final stage. Team “PUC Waste Decoder” from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering emerged as the Champion, while Team “Crown2Crops” from the Department of Business Administration secured the position of First Runner-Up. Team “Light Emitting” from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering became the Second Runner-Up.

The club also organized an Awareness Video Contest, where six teams participated. Team “Earth Voice” from the Department of Sociology and Sustainable Development won the Championship, followed by Team “Nature’s Saviors” as First Runner-Up and Team “Green Horizon” as Second Runner-Up.

A special workshop titled “Her Health, Her Rights, Her Environment: Advancing SRHR and Climate Justice in Bangladesh” was jointly organized by the Premier University Sociology Club and the Young Power in Social Action (YPSA). The session was facilitated by Shyamshree Das, SRHR Project Manager of YPSA, who discussed Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), climate justice, and the gendered impacts of environmental change. Eco-friendly sanitary pads were distributed among female participants at the conclusion of the workshop.

The program was jointly hosted by Khobaib Hamdan, Literature and Research Secretary of the Premier University Sociology Club, and club member Nafisa Hanif. Throughout the day, various awareness activities were coordinated by Club President Tahmina Akther, General Secretary Hafizur Rahman, Organizing Secretary Tashrik Un Noor, Event Management Secretary Shahidul, and other club members.

Faculty members, students, club members, and participants from different departments attended the event. The organizers expressed hope that such initiatives would further promote environmental awareness, reduce plastic pollution, and encourage sustainable development practices among young people.