World Bicycle Day today

FE Team | Published: June 02, 2018 22:37:05 | Updated: June 02, 2018 22:39:31

Cyclists at a bycycle rally on Minik Mia Avenue in the city on Saturday, marking the World Bycycle Day — Focus Bangla

The first official World Bicycle Day will be celebrated today (Sunday) in Bangladesh and elsewhere across the globe to create awareness about multiple societal and health benefits of using the bicycle for transport and leisure, reports UNB.
On April 12, 2018, the United National's General Assembly declared June 03 as the World Bicycle Day acknowledging the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle.
The bicycle has been in use for two centuries, and it is a simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transportation, fostering environmental stewardship and health.
According to the UN, the bicycle is a symbol of sustainable transportation and conveys a positive message to foster sustainable consumption and production, and has a positive impact on climate.
Bangladesh Cycle Lane Bastabayan Parishad (BCLBP) has taken various programmes, including cycle rally and doa and ifar party, at TSC of the Dhaka University to mark the day.
It will bring out a colorful bicycle rally at the TSC at 3:30pm.
President of Bangladesh Volleyball Federation Atiqul Islam will inaugurate the rally.