coastal area

coastal area

Photo: Collected

Germany provides EUR 12m grants for mangrove protection, energy efficiency projects

The agreements cover projects involving the fisheries, forestry, energy and standards authorities, with implementation backed by GIZ.

Cautionary signal No 3 hoisted at maritime ports as rough weather persists. Photo: Collected

Maritime ports asked to keep hoisted cautionary signal No 3

Photo: WaterAid/ Sing Mong Prue Marma

Hydration break. For life.

Women are forced to fish in saline waters every day, risking their health to provide for their families. Photo: Anonno Afroz

High salinity causes premature strokes, coastal families sink into debt

Field observations suggest 20–30% plant loss in many areas due to elevated salinity. Photo: TBS

When salt wins against agricultural innovation

Residents of coastal communities have to walk long distances every day just to collect a single pitcher of water. Photos: TBS

Living with thirst while surrounded by water

Elderly residents remain in rural and coastal areas as younger relatives migrate to cities, leaving them isolated. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

Ageing amid the storm: How coastal Bangladesh’s elderly survive alone

The ‘Climate Smart Education’ programme is being implemented by Climate Adaptation Plan Society (CAPS). Photo: Collected

Coastal children gain English fluency through innovative education programme

Photo: UNB

Coastal areas in Chandpur flooded as Meghna swells; fish farmers hit hard

Photo: TBS

Mocha begins to cross Bangladesh coast; advancing at a speed of 15-20kmph

Photo: TBS

Sitrang fear wanes in Satkhira, no damage reported

Photo: Mumit M/TBS

Why artificial oyster reefs are the answer to our coastal embankments problems

Photo: TBS

Tube wells everywhere but not a drop to drink in Noakhali coastal belt