river erosion

Of river erosion and the people it displaces

Displacement due to river erosion is an entirely different story.

Why Western approaches can't prevent river erosion in Bangladesh

It is because the physical nature of rivers in Bangladesh are different from that of the rivers in Western countries.

Living with the river or fighting against it?

It is neither possible nor desirable to eliminate flooding completely, for floods are intricately linked to the very survival of people in this delta country.

Take measures to combat river erosion

Government must help local communities become more resilient to such calamities

The great Padma story

Shorn of its sacred grandeur the Padma has embraced its secularised and earthier image with some muscularity, audacity and flair.

Climate-related disasters / 9.4m displaced in seven years

At least 1,053 people were killed and 9.4 million more displaced internally in different climate-related disasters in 58 districts in seven years from 2014, says a recent study.

Why are Sitrang’s victims still waiting for relief and rehabilitation?

Government help must be both quick and sustainable

River erosion allocation: No reports on beneficiaries yet

Department of Disaster Management (DDM) distributed Tk 50 crore among the victims of river erosion in October 2021 through the Upazila Nirbahi Officers.

Twice flood-affected Lalmonirhat now bracing for erosion

Riverside people from northern Bangladesh devastated by floods twice this season, are now losing their houses and lands to erosion.

August 27, 2023
August 27, 2023

Of river erosion and the people it displaces

Displacement due to river erosion is an entirely different story.

August 26, 2023
August 26, 2023

Why Western approaches can't prevent river erosion in Bangladesh

It is because the physical nature of rivers in Bangladesh are different from that of the rivers in Western countries.

July 27, 2023
July 27, 2023

Living with the river or fighting against it?

It is neither possible nor desirable to eliminate flooding completely, for floods are intricately linked to the very survival of people in this delta country.

July 9, 2023
July 9, 2023

Take measures to combat river erosion

Government must help local communities become more resilient to such calamities

April 13, 2023
April 13, 2023

The great Padma story

Shorn of its sacred grandeur the Padma has embraced its secularised and earthier image with some muscularity, audacity and flair.

February 9, 2023
February 9, 2023

9.4m displaced in seven years

At least 1,053 people were killed and 9.4 million more displaced internally in different climate-related disasters in 58 districts in seven years from 2014, says a recent study.

December 18, 2022
December 18, 2022

Why are Sitrang’s victims still waiting for relief and rehabilitation?

Government help must be both quick and sustainable

November 13, 2022
November 13, 2022

River erosion allocation: No reports on beneficiaries yet

Department of Disaster Management (DDM) distributed Tk 50 crore among the victims of river erosion in October 2021 through the Upazila Nirbahi Officers.

July 2, 2022
July 2, 2022

Twice flood-affected Lalmonirhat now bracing for erosion

Riverside people from northern Bangladesh devastated by floods twice this season, are now losing their houses and lands to erosion.

August 8, 2019
August 8, 2019

Monu river embankments in Kulaura upazila at risk of collapse

Residents of at least 30 villages living close to Monu River embankments in Kulaura upazila of Moulvibazar are at risk as the river has once again begun to erode the banks in Koterkuna area.

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