The International Farakka Committee, Inc. NY (IFC) is organizing an International Conference in demand of water management that ensures, “Tipaimukh Dam must be stopped”, to be held in Dhaka in April 2012, followed by a gathering to be organized in Sylhet division. As well as we are submitting the petition in the HQs of United Nations and World Bank, keep lobbying with US Congressmen of Bangladesh Caucus in NY and World Leaders. The International Farakka Committee, Inc. NY is an international environment and water rights watch group.

Express your solidarity with us, to save all Himalayan Rivers and allow their ecosystems to flow.

India being denying river ecosystems to live, by constructing “Tipaimukh Dam” in the upstream. We appeal to India, to help the people in the region to keep congenial for all life forms. Also, save Bangladesh’s rivers and its ecology, otherwise: flora, fauna, lives and livelihood will be disrupted. Save Bangladesh trans-boundary rivers from dying, with equitable water sharing with India & Nepal, sustainable management of all rivers.

Please Join Us, in the Upcoming Conference, in April 2012: You are cordially invited:

Dear Madam/Sir

On behalf of the International Farakka Committee, may we invite you to take part in the programme in April 2012.

Address: Workshop Secretariat (in Dhaka): 99 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue (12 floor), Kawran Bazar, Dhaka-1205; Tel./Mobile: 88-01195259456; E-mail: smhrivers.workshop@yahoo.com, Website: www.farakkacommittee.com
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The Past Events held:

i. Demonstration on 4 December 2011 in New York

Demonstration of IFC in front of UN & World Bank head quarters, Washington in demand, “to stop Tipaimukh DAM” by India.
On 04 Dec 2011 Bangladeshis living abroad in New York and Washington have organized a demonstration against Tipaimukh Dam under the leadership of Atiqur Rahman Eusufzai Salu, Chairman, International Farakka Committee (IFC). Bangladeshi students, engineers, doctors and businessmen participated in this demonstration. They had opposed the news of World Bank to finance the Project. They raised their voice in slogans calling the conscientious people from all over the world to come forward and take part in the movemen "to save Bangladesh Rivers". and also called the “World Bank must stop funding and supporting the Indian River Interlink Project”.

The demonstration was led by Mr. Atiqur Rahman Khan Eusufzai Salu, Chairman, IFC NY, Inc. Among others spoke were, Mr. Sayed Tipu Sultan, Secretary General of IFC, Mohammed Saleh, Engineer Harish Ahmed and Engineer Dr Golam Farid Aktar, advisors of IFC. They handed over a memorandum to the Vice President of World Bank. The demonstration was held during mid-day.

ii. Dhaka on 11 December 2011 at the Press Club Auditorium

Press Conference of IFC and Bangladesh Farakka Committee in front of Dhaka National Press Club, in demand, “to stop Tipaimukh DAM by India” on 11 Dec 2011.
IFC and Bangladesh Farakka Committee in Dhaka, Bangladesh have jointly organized a press conference against Tipaimukh Dam under the leadership of Prof. JU Ahmad, President, Bangladesh Farakka Committee (IFC), where, renowned Language Movement leader, Mr. Abdul Matin Bhai spoke and people from all walks of life, students, engineers, doctors and businessmen participated. Among others who spoke were, Mr. Awlad Hossain Khan, Senior Vice-President of IFC, Mr. Sayed Tipu Sultan, Secretary General of IFC and advisors of Bangladesh-IFC. They raised their voice in slogans calling the conscientious people from all over the world to come forward and take part in the movement "to save Bangladesh Rivers".

iii, Dhaka on 25 April 2011 at the CIRDAP Auditorium

The International Workshop Organizing Committee and International Farakka Committee, Inc. NY (IFC) jointly organized an International Workshop, in demand of Regional cooperation for water management from the Himalayan Common Rivers, entitled, “Sustainable Management of Himalayan Rivers” held in the CIRDAP Auditorium, Dhaka on 25 April 2011. The International Farakka Committee, Inc. NY is an international environment and water rights watch group.
Express your solidarity with us, to save the Himalayan Rivers and its ecosystems to help keep the region congenial for all life forms. Also, save Bangladesh’s rivers and its ecology: flora, fauna, lives and livelihood with equitable water sharing with India & Nepal for sustainable management of all Himalayan rivers.

Please see, Workshop report held on 25 April 2011: Entitled: International Workshop on
Sustainable Management of Himalayan Rivers

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