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 […]

In the early morning, 45-year-old Geeta Munda walks barefoot toward the river, carrying her fishing net over her shoulder and a sturdy bamboo stick in one hand. She steps into the salty water — part of her everyday life. These scenes are common in Datinakhali village in Shyamnagar, a community in one of Bangladesh’s most […]

► 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 […]

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. […]

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 […]