coastal area

coastal area

Photo: WaterAid/ Sing Mong Prue Marma

Hydration break. For life.

Women in water-stressed parts of Bangladesh spend more than three hours a day collecting water. On the pitch in the 2026 World Cup, footballers are guaranteed a three-minute hydration break. The...

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

File photo. Photo: Collected/UNB

Take development projects giving priority to coastal people’s interests: Activists

Solar desalination project shows promise in the coast

Solar desalination project shows promise in the coast