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CHITTAGONG UNIVERSITY, June 11, 2026 (BSS) - The Institute of Forestry and 
Environmental Sciences (IFESCU) of Chittagong University (CU) won the 
"National Environment Award 2025" in recognition of its outstanding 
contributions to environmental education and awareness.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced the award 
through an official gazette notification issued on June 7 last.

According to the National Environment Award Policy, the institute was 
selected in the 'Environmental Education and Awareness' category under the 
institutional level.

The award is being viewed as recognition of the institute's long-standing 
contributions to environmental science education, forestry education, 
research and the promotion of environmental awareness across the country.

The gazette stated that recipients of the award will receive a two-tola [22-
carat] gold medal, a crest, a certificate, and a cheque worth Taka 50,000.

Director of the Institute Professor Mohammad Mosharraf Hossain said, 
"Receiving this award is a great honour for both CU and the Institute.

The award recognizes our long-standing contributions to environmental 
education, research and awareness. It also inspires us to work even harder to 
promote environmental conservation and strengthen public awareness on 
environmental issues across the country."

The Institute of Forestry and Environmental Sciences has been conducting 
academic and research activities in forestry and environmental science at 
undergraduate, postgraduate, MPhil and PhD levels for many years. This year 
marks the 50th anniversary of its forestry education programme and the 25th 
anniversary of its environmental science education programme.

Beyond education and research, the institute played a significant role in 
environmental conservation on CU campus. Through its afforestation programme, 
which has been running since 1983, nearly 600 acres of land have been 
transformed into a rich green environment. 

The institute has also established the country's first experimental and the 
educational Miyawaki Forest with the participation of students.