In the dense lanes of Kallyanpur Pora Bosti, a sprawling urban slum in Dhaka, 36 year-old Jamela lives with her husband and three children. The relentless heat of Bangladeshi summer is made worse by the tin shed roofs that traps it inside their single room shelters. Most of her nights go by sleepless.
Onim, a 27 – year old ready-made garment (RMG) worker, like thousands of others in the settlement, lives in a small tin-shed room with his mother. During the summer months, the relentless heatwaves make the place feel like a sun scorched kiln, sealing in the day’s heat.
When an indigenous woman from the hills speaks of violence, she may not name it directly. She might talk about walking farther to collect water, about forests that no longer provide firewood, or about skipping meals so her children can eat. Her words may not sound like demands, but they carry the weight of survival. In the Chittagong Hill Tracts …
Coastal farmers in Bangladesh are already adapting to the harsh realities of climate change, but without recognition, resources, or a voice in the decisions that shape their future Salinity spreads quietly. One season, the paddy field turns pale. Next, the pond water tastes bitter. Over time, the soil hardens, tubewells dry up, and even the rain feels unreliable. In Bangladesh’s …
This case study highlights how Shangu Tex Limited is redefining sustainability in Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector through practicing rainwater harvesting, resource efficiency training, gender-inclusive initiatives and other climate adaptation strategies. By tackling climate risks while prioritizing worker well-being, this case study showcases a practical pathway toward a greener and just transition in the RMG sector. About The Authors …
The Roundtable Dialogue on “Developing a Climate Change Training Module for the ready-made garment (RMG) sector workers” was conducted on 7th May 2025 at The Westin Hotel Dhaka. The dialogue aimed to brainstorm ways to build strategic partnerships with key stakeholders; and incorporate viewpoints of the participants for the climate change training module and its successful and sustainable delivery. …
Training Manual: Pilot Assessment and Interventions to Prevent, Minimize Displacement in Climate Stressed Districts of Bangladesh (Bangla version) Author: Nishat Tasnim Translator: Jannat Ara Shifa Published by: International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) , May 2025 This training manual has been developed as part of the “Pilot Assessment and Interventions to Prevent, Minimize Displacement in Climate Stressed Districts …
Bangladesh is highly vulnerable to climate change due to its location, fast-growing population, and frequent climatic shocks. Climate-induced disasters are becoming more frequent and severe with intensifying heatwaves, floods, and cyclones, and slower-onset impacts such as sea level rise. All of these events harm livelihoods and ecosystems, especially food systems (IPCC, 2018, 2021, 2022). Nearly 70% of the country’s landmass …
This publication provides a summary of discussions from the focus group discussion for the project’s research and module development purpose. Special thanks to Mahzabeen Mahfuz for leading the management of the event with the facilitation support of Away Foundation’s staff Ismat Jerin; Maliha Himu for conducting the focus group discussion; Nafia Saddaf for her active role as a rapporteur; Md. …
In Nijhum Dwip, an island on the frontlines of climate change, rising seas and intensifying storms displace families and disrupt daily life. This short vlog documents the community’s struggle to adapt and protect their fragile homeland before it disappears. Directed by Kazi Mahir Tajwar
