Years of Guarding the Forest for Tk 1,800
Inside Lawachara National Park, the afternoon sunlight was falling through the gaps between the trees. Visitors were walking along the forest trails while the sounds of birds and dry leaves filled the air. In the middle of that crowd, 55-year-old Parveen Begum was slowly patrolling the forest with a bamboo stick in her hand.Wearing a […]
Khasi Women’s Betel Leaf Economy Hit by Changing Rainfall Patterns
In the forested landscapes of Sreemangal in northeastern Bangladesh, mornings in Khasi villages begin with the sound of leaves brushing against bamboo frames. Women bend over betel vine gardens, checking each leaf, its growth, disease marks, and harvest readiness. This is not just agriculture. It is the foundation of their economy, identity, and survival. But […]
Climate change poses threat to Bangladesh’s agriculture, food security
► The number of poor people has increased by 1.70 percent in two years. ► By 2030, the production of Aman and Aus rice may decrease by 3,76,000 tons. ► 44% of children in farming families in coastal districts are suffering from malnutrition. “Beside the path is my paddy field; the graceful autumn smiles through […]
Malnutrition among adolescent girls deepens in coastal Bangladesh
Adolescent girls aged between 12 and 16 living in aquaculture zones along the southwestern coast of Bangladesh are suffering from malnutrition, according to a scientific study published in February 2023. The report, titled “Adolescent Girls in Aquaculture Ecozones at Risk of Nutrient Deficiencies”, was published in Scientific Reports (PubMed Central), and reveals a concerning picture. […]
Climate funds misused in name of development
Although it may seem unbelievable that the climate change trust fund was used to build a park, that’s exactly what the previous fascist government did in the Khulna region. The park was built in memory of Sheikh Hasina’s late younger brother, Sheikh RusselThe ‘Sheikh Russel Eco Park’ was built at a cost of Tk 29 […]
Snails-Shaluk lost to saline water, Munda livelihoods in peril
The house of Bhakta Munda stands adjacent to a river bordering the Sundarbans. His great-grandfather also lived on this very land.Within the river grow various trees, among them the Keora tree (Sonneratia apetala). Bhakta Munda is seen picking its fruits, which are used in his household’s lunch preparations—typically cooked into a tangy dish. Being a […]
Snails-Shaluk lost to saline water, Munda livelihoods in peril
The house of Bhakta Munda stands adjacent to a river bordering the Sundarbans. His great-grandfather also
Climate change poses threat to Bangladesh’s agriculture, food security
► The number of poor people has increased by 1.70 percent in two years. ► By
Years of Guarding the Forest for Tk 1,800
Inside Lawachara National Park, the afternoon sunlight was falling through the gaps between the trees.
Climate funds misused in name of development
Although it may seem unbelievable that the climate change trust fund was used to build
Losing tree, losing faith: Mundas’ Karam Puja fading into memory
Five months pregnant, Purnima Munda has joined others under the scorching midday sun to worship in
