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;
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),
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
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
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 remembrance of the Karam tree. Yet, a question lingers in her mind: will the ritual even be successful? Instead of a Karam tree, she is praying before a Peepul tree — similar in appearance,