Char

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A project undertaken by the agricultural ministry is operating on 43 chars around the Padma River. The total agricultural land across these chars is 17,023 hectares. Photo: TBS

Padma river chars witness a farming revolution with multicropping

Because of the constant fear of river erosion, farmers did not cultivate crops in Padma river chars before. However, once been fallow land and grazing grounds, the chars are now producing a wide...

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5 killed in clash over char land in Noakhali's Hatiya

Normal water flow in the river is now visible only for three to four months a year. The water level drops to its lowest ebb at other times creating long sandy char across the river, making the living and livelihood of the people of char areas vulnerable. Photo: BSS

Padma water abnormally declining faster than last couple of years

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Char theatre: A cultural lifeline and catalyst for social change in remote char communities

The char residents are known for their resilience, especially the women, who withstand river erosion, flood and uncertainty, and continue to brave through various adversities. Photo: Friendship

Beacons of hope: 3 women making a difference in faraway chars

Riding a boat is the only way to reach a char from the mainland. Photo: Abu Siddique

Living on the fringe: Life in a char is as difficult as it gets

Representation Image. Photo: Plabon Amin

Budget allocation for char people insufficient: NCA