Green School: An initiative under the theme “Save Your World”

An initiative towards a plastic pollution-free tomorrow

Green School: Creating a Cleaner and Greener School Environment through Action

Plastic pollution is one of the most severe threats to human health, wildlife, and ecosystems. The mindset of environmental awareness among the younger generation is crucial for a sustainable, pollution-free environment. Otherwise, there will be a time when our roads, playgrounds, and residential areas will be cluttered with plastic waste, becoming the primary cause of long-term environmental degradation.

Recognizing this urgency, Enroute Foundation implemented the “Green School” initiative under the theme of “Save Your World” in collaboration with the Deputy Commissioner Office, Cox’s Bazar and ILO ISEC project. As part of the celebration of ‘তারুণ্যের উৎসব’, the campaign took place in three schools across the Cox’s Bazar zone.

The initiative aimed to create a cleaner, greener school environment by educating students on sustainable waste management and environmental conservation. By involving students, teachers, and local authorities, the initiative sought to transform school premises into models of sustainability.

Held on February 24 and 25, 2025, the program took place in three educational institutions: Cox’s Bazar Government High School and Cox’s Bazar Government Girls’ High School on the first day, followed by BIAM Laboratory School & College on the second day. The attendants were students, teachers, school staff, and administrators.

The Chairman of Enroute, Md. Tariqul Haque with the teachers and students at Cox’s Bazar Government High School

On the arrival of Mohammad Salahuddin, Deputy Commissioner & District Magistrate of Cox’s Bazar at BIAM Laboratory School & College

Additional Deputy Commissioner of Cox’s Bazar, Romen Sharma, delivered the welcome speech at the BIAM Laboratory School & College

Caught up in the middle of delivering a speech, Chairman of Enroute, Md. Tariqul Haque, at the BIAM Laboratory School & College

Students during the session of taking the oath at the BIAM Laboratory School & College

Teachers, students, and the Enroute team pledged to avoid plastic use and disposal around open spaces at Cox’s Bazar Government Girls' High School

A glimpse of the students in the middle of taking the oath at Cox’s Bazar Government High School

A collaborative approach of the government and the private sector

Planning that Led to a Successful Initiative

A series of similar activities was observed to run the campaign in three of the schools. The event commenced with an AV presentation highlighting the negative effects of plastic pollution and strategies for a clean school environment. This was followed by an oath-taking ceremony, where students stood together and pledged to avoid and discourage the use of plastic and polythene in all aspects of their lives.

On the first day, at Cox’s Bazar Government High School and Cox’s Bazar Government Girls’ High School, the initiative took place in the presence of Md. Tariqul Haque, Chairman of Enroute International Limited, the head teacher, and school representatives.

On the second day, at BIAM Laboratory School & College, Mohammad Salahuddin (Deputy Commissioner & District Magistrate of Cox’s Bazar) inaugurated the ceremony, and later, Romen Sharma (Additional Deputy Commissioner of Cox’s Bazar) delivered a welcoming speech.

Volunteers, students, and schools received certifications and crests

Recognizing Sustainability Efforts

A volunteer group of 10 students, each wearing a special badge titled ‘পরিবেশ বন্ধু’ for their role, attended all three schools’ events. Additionally, to acknowledge the role of all three schools for participating in such initiatives, the Honorable Chairman of Enroute International Limited, Md. Tariqul Haque handed over the “Green School” crest to the school authorities.

Later, as a gesture of encouragement, students from both junior and senior sections were ranked 1st, 2nd, and 3rd position and were honored with crests and certificates signed by the Cox’s Bazar DC office, for participation in the cleaning session and collecting the largest volume of plastics.

Md. Tariqul Haque, Chairman of Enroute International Limited, handed over the “Green School” crest to the headmaster at Cox’s Bazar Government High School

Honorable teacher, putting on the 'পরিবেশ বন্ধু' badge on a volunteer at Cox’s Bazar Government Girls' High School

Md. Tariqul Haque, Chairman of Enroute International Limited, is seen putting a badge on a volunteer at the BIAM Laboratory School & College

Md. Tariqul Haque, Chairman of Enroute and Additional Deputy Commissioner of Cox’s Bazar, Romen Sharma are captured while honoring the BIAM Laboratory School & College with the “Green School” crest