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RAJSHAHI, Jan 19, 2026 (BSS)- A Climate Olympiad was held here today for 
raising awareness among students on environment, climate change and 
agriculture together with encouraging them to take effective actions.

Association for Community Development (ACD) as part of implementing its 
'Oxfam in Bangladesh's Cultivating Change Project' organised the event at the 
premises of Dr. Abu Bakar High School and College at Chanduria under Tanore 
upazila of the district.

Large number of secondary-level students from the surrounding areas joined 
the programme.

Beginning with the rendering of the National Anthem, the Olympiad marked a 
30-minute competitive multiple choice question examination on environment, 
agriculture and climate change.

Project Coordinator Subrata Kumar Paul conducted the inaugural session and 
the competition.

Later, a friendship session was organised featuring an interactive question-
and-answer segment.

Discussions focused on the differences between weather and climate, causes 
and impacts of climate change, changes in agriculture due to climate 
variability and the role of students in ensuring food security and climate 
resilience.

After evaluation of the answer scripts and awareness-based cultural 
activities, 10 students were awarded with environmental books, certificates 
and publications based on merit among 120 participants.

In addition, all participants received "Environment-Friendly" Neem and Arjun 
trees.
 
In the concluding session, students took an oath to protect environmental 
balance, regularly plant and nurture trees, actively contribute to addressing 
the impacts of climate change, and support efforts to ensure food security.
 
The event also featured a Gambhira folk performance, where answers to 
environmental and climate-related questions were presented through songs 
performed in the voices of a grandfather and grandchild. 

This innovative and entertaining approach made the learning process enjoyable 
and engaging for the students.
Academic Supervisor Saima Anjuman, Teacher Aminul Islam from Chanduria Dakhil 
Madrasa, Teacher Mosa Nasrin Anjum from Ratail High School and Teacher Lipi 
Rani Saha from Dr. Abu Bakar High School, among others, were present at the 
event.