Dhaka, April 10 -- Students of American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) have taken part in a biodiversity walk at Dhanmondi Lake aimed at raising awareness about protecting urban ecological spaces.

The event, titled "Nature in the City - Bridging Learning and Practice Through a Biodiversity Walk", was organised on Friday by the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication for students of the Environmental Journalism course.

According to a media statement, the initiative brought together students with environmental journalists, a nature writer and urban design experts to promote understanding of biodiversity and its role in city life.

Assistant Professor Afroja Shoma, who led the walk, said the event aimed to connect acade...