Tag: Khulna
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Understanding resilience at the local level
During our journey back on a ferry to Dhaka from Bagerhaat, I kept thinking about the unending resiliency of our people to adapt with the nature’s fury that often disrupts their lives. I also learned a critical lesson from Dr. Huq. That people, above all, are at the core of development in Bangladesh. Our field…
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Strong women and a floating bed
Traveling with ICCCAD in rural Bangladesh visiting flood prone communities was an insightful and inspiring experience to a visiting researcher like myself. Although Dhaka has its own crazy charm, coming out of the city always makes one realize what a beautiful country Bangladesh is. Intensely green, with colorful saris hanging out to dry. During our…