'Keokradong Bangladesh' holds beach cleanup campaign in Kuakata

A cleanup campaign was conducted at Kuakata beach by the volunteer organization 'Keokradong Bangladesh' on Saturday afternoon. 

Over 250 volunteers, including students and teachers from BRAC University, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, and Kuakata Bangabandhu Secondary School, participated in the initiative.  
The campaign began in front of the Bangladesh Tourism Corporation’s Motel Youth Inn and Holiday Homes and covered nearly four kilometers on both sides of the beach’s Zero Point. Volunteers removed biodegradable waste, plastic debris, and other trash scattered across the beach.  

The organizers appealed to tourists and small beachside businesses to use designated dustbins instead of littering the beach, emphasizing the importance of a clean environment. 

Participants of the initiative highlighted that the campaign aimed to raise public awareness about maintaining a clean beach. Participating students expressed enthusiasm, saying they were delighted to both clean the beach and enjoy its natural beauty. They also expressed their intent to contribute to similar social initiatives in the future.  

Khaleelur Rahman, the principal of Kuakata Bangabandhu Secondary School, praised the campaign, stating that participation in such activities inspires students to engage in social work. “By taking part in these initiatives, students begin to understand their role in nation-building,” he added.  

Muntasir Mamun, the Patuakhali coordinator of Keokradong Bangladesh, shared that the organization aims to expand such initiatives across the country under the motto “Clean Beach, Clean Bangladesh.” He emphasized that their primary goal is to create public awareness about the importance of environmental cleanliness.  

The initiative received widespread appreciation and served as a reminder of the collective responsibility to maintain the natural beauty of Kuakata Beach while promoting sustainability.