climate-displacement-Bangladesh

Riverbank erosion in Dakop, Khulna, is taking a horrific turn day by day. Composed of three separate islands, the erosion caused by rivers such as the Shibsa, Dhaki, Chunkuri, Pashur, Jhapjhapia, and Mangar has become unstoppable. On one hand due to climate impacts, and on the other hand by falling victim to continuous erosion, locals are losing their assets and properties, becoming destitute, with many families even forced to leave the area after losing everything. The nine unions and...

Bangladesh has signed an agreement with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to implement a project managing displacement caused by climate change in South Asia. According to a press release from the IOM, the agreement was finalized on Thursday at the Economic Relations Division (ERD). ERD Secretary Md Shahriar Kader Siddiky and IOM Chief of Mission Laura Tom Bonde officially signed the project agreement. Funded by the European Union (EU), the three-year project will s...