In 2024, the University of Dhaka (DU) contributed to the maintenance and conservation of ecosystems and biodiversity primarily through research, academic collaboration, and expert engagement, rather than through large-scale, publicly branded industry-led conservation programmes.

1. Research-Based Contributions

DU conducted ongoing research activities in 2024 through several departments and institutes that focus on ecosystems under threat, biodiversity conservation, and environmental sustainability, including:

• Department of Zoology – research on wildlife biology, biodiversity conservation, aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, and threatened species.
• Department of Botany – research on plant diversity, ecosystem health, and conservation of native and threatened flora.
• Department of Fisheries – studies on aquatic ecosystems, fish biodiversity, ecosystem stressors, and sustainable resource management.
• Department of Geography and Environment – research on climate change impacts, wetlands, rivers, coastal ecosystems, and ecosystem degradation.

These research activities contribute scientific evidence and policy-relevant knowledge essential for protecting fragile ecosystems, including wetlands, rivers, forests, and aquatic environments.

2. Engagement with Government and Applied Sectors

In 2024, DU faculty members:

• Provided expert input, research findings, and technical advice to government agencies, development partners, and sectoral stakeholders working on environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience.
• Participated in national workshops, conferences, and policy dialogues related to ecosystem management, conservation planning, and sustainable use of natural resources.

While these engagements are often project- or expert-based, they represent direct knowledge exchange between the University and applied sectors influencing ecosystem conservation.

3. Conservation Awareness and Student-Led Engagement

DU departments and student organisations (e.g., nature and conservation clubs) organised awareness events, seminars, and campaigns in 2024 focused on:

• Biodiversity protection
• Wildlife and habitat conservation
• Environmental degradation and ecosystem threats

Although these activities are not industrial conservation projects, they support long-term ecosystem stewardship and public awareness.