Environmental Justice is a crucial concept of planning and policymaking in western societies. Various environmental human rights, justice to the environment and the moral standing of non-human species have been examined by researchers to define the term. Experiences of injustices are also investigated to understand environmental justice. In Bangladesh, however, environmental justice is understood under aspects of social justice. In this paper, the conception of environmental justice is examined as it has appeared in western literature. Experiences of environmental injustices are then assessed to understand the meaning of environmental justice in the socio-political realities of Bangladesh. It is argued that environmental justice is an inclusive term; and that creating capabilities, dignity, public participation, access to information, and recognition must be considered as core elements of environmental justice.