COP26: Climate justice is the strident war cry of young activists in Bangladesh
COP26: Climate justice is the strident war cry of young activists in Bangladesh

Thu, 30 May 2024

By Rafiqul Islam Montu

In Bangladesh, young activists are demanding climate justice for their people who are some of the worst affected in the world by rising extreme weather events, such as cyclones and floods. All eyes are turned to COP26, the climate summit underway in Glasgow, Scotland, with the hope that meaningful action is initiated to mitigate the terrible impact of climate change in Bangladesh year after year.

COP26: Climate justice is the strident war cry of young activists in Bangladesh
COP26: Climate justice is the strident war cry of young activists in Bangladesh

Thu, 30 May 2024

By Rafiqul Islam Montu

In Bangladesh, young activists are demanding climate justice for their people who are some of the worst affected in the world by rising extreme weather events, such as cyclones and floods. All eyes are turned to COP26, the climate summit underway in Glasgow, Scotland, with the hope that meaningful action is initiated to mitigate the terrible impact of climate change in Bangladesh year after year.

Cyclone Amphan’s anniversary of despair
Cyclone Amphan’s anniversary of despair

Sun, 12 May 2024

By Rafiqul Islam Montu

As Cyclone Tautake tears through the west coast of India, exactly a year ago, on May 20, Bangladesh woke up to one of the most terrifying storms -- Cyclone Amphan. People on the southwest coast of Bangladesh are still trying to rebuild their lives after the devastation.

Cyclone Amphan’s anniversary of despair
Cyclone Amphan’s anniversary of despair

Sun, 12 May 2024

By Rafiqul Islam Montu

As Cyclone Tautake tears through the west coast of India, exactly a year ago, on May 20, Bangladesh woke up to one of the most terrifying storms -- Cyclone Amphan. People on the southwest coast of Bangladesh are still trying to rebuild their lives after the devastation.

Cyclone Amphan’s anniversary of despair
Cyclone Amphan’s anniversary of despair

Sun, 12 May 2024

By Rafiqul Islam Montu

As Cyclone Tautake tears through the west coast of India, exactly a year ago, on May 20, Bangladesh woke up to one of the most terrifying storms -- Cyclone Amphan. People on the southwest coast of Bangladesh are still trying to rebuild their lives after the devastation.

Three of four people in coastal Bangladesh reduced food consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic
Three of four people in coastal Bangladesh reduced food consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic

Sun, 12 May 2024

By Rafiqul Islam Montu

A survey by non-profit Uttaran in May and December last year showed people in Asashuni upazila ate less, borrowed more and reduced healthcare expenditure. They came up with searing coping strategies to handle the fallout of the pandemic and Cyclone Amphan.

Three of four people in coastal Bangladesh reduced food consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic
Three of four people in coastal Bangladesh reduced food consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic

Sun, 12 May 2024

By Rafiqul Islam Montu

A survey by non-profit Uttaran in May and December last year showed people in Asashuni upazila ate less, borrowed more and reduced healthcare expenditure. They came up with searing coping strategies to handle the fallout of the pandemic and Cyclone Amphan.

Three of four people in coastal Bangladesh reduced food consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic
Three of four people in coastal Bangladesh reduced food consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic

Sun, 12 May 2024

By Rafiqul Islam Montu

A survey by non-profit Uttaran in May and December last year showed people in Asashuni upazila ate less, borrowed more and reduced healthcare expenditure. They came up with searing coping strategies to handle the fallout of the pandemic and Cyclone Amphan.

The long walk for potable water in Bangladesh
The long walk for potable water in Bangladesh

Sun, 12 May 2024

By Rafiqul Islam Montu

Frequent natural disasters such as cyclones, and rising sea levels have contaminated water sources in coastal Bangladesh, forcing rural women to trek several kilometres every day to fetch water for their families.

The long walk for potable water in Bangladesh
The long walk for potable water in Bangladesh

Sun, 12 May 2024

By Rafiqul Islam Montu

Frequent natural disasters such as cyclones, and rising sea levels have contaminated water sources in coastal Bangladesh, forcing rural women to trek several kilometres every day to fetch water for their families.

The long walk for potable water in Bangladesh
The long walk for potable water in Bangladesh

Sun, 12 May 2024

By Rafiqul Islam Montu

Frequent natural disasters such as cyclones, and rising sea levels have contaminated water sources in coastal Bangladesh, forcing rural women to trek several kilometres every day to fetch water for their families.

In Deep Waters: Is climate change impacting the reproductive health of women in coastal Bangladesh?
In Deep Waters: Is climate change impacting the reproductive health of women in coastal Bangladesh?

Sun, 12 May 2024

By Rafiqul Islam Montu

The adverse consequences of climate change is being felt, directly and indirectly, on the health and wellbeing of rural women living along the western coast of Bangladesh. Surveys and studies indicate a link between increased salinity in the water sources and the reproductive health of these women.

In Deep Waters: Is climate change impacting the reproductive health of women in coastal Bangladesh?
In Deep Waters: Is climate change impacting the reproductive health of women in coastal Bangladesh?

Sun, 12 May 2024

By Rafiqul Islam Montu

The adverse consequences of climate change is being felt, directly and indirectly, on the health and wellbeing of rural women living along the western coast of Bangladesh. Surveys and studies indicate a link between increased salinity in the water sources and the reproductive health of these women.

In Deep Waters: Is climate change impacting the reproductive health of women in coastal Bangladesh?
In Deep Waters: Is climate change impacting the reproductive health of women in coastal Bangladesh?

Sun, 12 May 2024

By Rafiqul Islam Montu

The adverse consequences of climate change is being felt, directly and indirectly, on the health and wellbeing of rural women living along the western coast of Bangladesh. Surveys and studies indicate a link between increased salinity in the water sources and the reproductive health of these women.

The Hungry Tide: As the river swallows their land, villagers in Bangladesh turn environmental refugees
The Hungry Tide: As the river swallows their land, villagers in Bangladesh turn environmental refugees

Sat, 13 Jul 2024

By Rafiqul Islam Montu

Frequent natural disasters have resulted in massive loss of livelihoods and mass migration in Bangladesh. People have had to change vocations and keep moving homes to keep pace with the water that is inching closer by the minute. They are caught in a debt trap.

The Hungry Tide: As the river swallows their land, villagers in Bangladesh turn environmental refugees
The Hungry Tide: As the river swallows their land, villagers in Bangladesh turn environmental refugees

Sat, 13 Jul 2024

By Rafiqul Islam Montu

Frequent natural disasters have resulted in massive loss of livelihoods and mass migration in Bangladesh. People have had to change vocations and keep moving homes to keep pace with the water that is inching closer by the minute. They are caught in a debt trap.

Bonbibi to the rescue: On January 15, villagers in the Bangladesh Sundarbans celebrate the forest goddess who protects them
Bonbibi to the rescue: On January 15, villagers in the Bangladesh Sundarbans celebrate the forest goddess who protects them

Sun, 12 May 2024

By Rafiqul Islam Montu

The Bonbibi Puja and Bonbibi Mela in villages adjoining the Sundarbans in Bangladesh cut across religious divides and unite those who depend on the forest, where tiger and crocodile attacks are common. It is believed that Bonbibi protects them in the forest.

Bonbibi to the rescue: On January 15, villagers in the Bangladesh Sundarbans celebrate the forest goddess who protects them
Bonbibi to the rescue: On January 15, villagers in the Bangladesh Sundarbans celebrate the forest goddess who protects them

Sun, 12 May 2024

By Rafiqul Islam Montu

The Bonbibi Puja and Bonbibi Mela in villages adjoining the Sundarbans in Bangladesh cut across religious divides and unite those who depend on the forest, where tiger and crocodile attacks are common. It is believed that Bonbibi protects them in the forest.

Bonbibi to the rescue: On January 15, villagers in the Bangladesh Sundarbans celebrate the forest goddess who protects them
Bonbibi to the rescue: On January 15, villagers in the Bangladesh Sundarbans celebrate the forest goddess who protects them

Sun, 12 May 2024

By Rafiqul Islam Montu

The Bonbibi Puja and Bonbibi Mela in villages adjoining the Sundarbans in Bangladesh cut across religious divides and unite those who depend on the forest, where tiger and crocodile attacks are common. It is believed that Bonbibi protects them in the forest.

Bonbibi to the rescue: On January 15, villagers in the Bangladesh Sundarbans celebrate the forest goddess who protects them
Bonbibi to the rescue: On January 15, villagers in the Bangladesh Sundarbans celebrate the forest goddess who protects them

Sun, 12 May 2024

By Rafiqul Islam Montu

The Bonbibi Puja and Bonbibi Mela in villages adjoining the Sundarbans in Bangladesh cut across religious divides and unite those who depend on the forest, where tiger and crocodile attacks are common. It is believed that Bonbibi protects them in the forest.

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