From Our Correspondent, Satkhira: Wearing symbolic outfits made from discarded plastic waste, environment-conscious youth volunteers from Volunteer for Bangladesh (VBD) in Satkhira staged a unique and silent protest against plastic pollution.
On Thursday, June 5, marking World Environment Day, they organized a campaign titled “Plastic Strike: We Don’t Want to Wear It Anymore” at the central Shaheed Abdur Razzak Park in Satkhira town. The calm, disciplined, and wordless demonstration not only caught the attention of pedestrians but also conveyed a powerful message—plastic pollution is no longer a minor waste issue; it is becoming a dangerous and inseparable threat to human life.
The young men and women of VBD Satkhira collected used and discarded plastic items from various corners of the city. They then handcrafted clothing from the waste and wore it during a silent protest in the park. No chants, no loud slogans—just silence and eye contact that said everything. Their message was simple: “We don’t want to wear plastic anymore.”
The core message of the campaign stated:
“Plastic pollution is wrapping around our bodies and the planet. If we don’t stop now, one day we might be forced to accept it as our daily attire.”
Volunteer Sazedul Islam said,
“I didn’t wear this outfit for fashion. I wore it because we’re being forced into it. The way plastic spreads every day, maybe someday this will be the reality. Plastic has crept into our lives—and none of us ever asked for it.”
He added,
“This protest is not mine alone. It belongs to all of us. Today we stand silently, because even nature has gone silent. But it’s time we speak up. It’s time to end plastic pollution.”
VBD Satkhira President Ibrahim Khalil stated,
“Through this initiative, we wanted to show that plastic is not harmless. Its pollution is now a severe threat to both human lives and the future. Only collective efforts can overcome this crisis.”
General Secretary Arpon Basu noted,
“Raising awareness among others is not enough—we must also set an example ourselves. Adopting alternatives to plastic, building eco-friendly habits, and shifting mindsets are the calls of our time.”
Many pedestrians who witnessed the protest stopped to take pictures, and several were moved and inspired by the creative demonstration. The campaign’s photos and messages quickly spread on social media.
VBD has announced plans to continue such realistic, innovative awareness campaigns in the future—where the youth will take center stage in spreading messages of environmental protection.
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