Mongla in Bangladesh is facing adverse climate change impacts. What can we learn from the town’s efforts to minimise the impacts using its capacity and leadership?  The town of Mongla or Mongla Port Paurashava in Bangladesh is situated in the southernmost part of the country at the confluence of the Pashur River and the Bay of Bengal. The city is …

During my recent trip to Mongla, Bangladesh, I had the opportunity to visit two slum areas: Balur Math and Signal Tower Colony. These areas provided a unique glimpse into the daily lives, challenges, and resilience of the local community. Join me on this journey as I delve into the stories and experiences, I encountered in these two communities. In the …

Mongla, the second seaport of Bangladesh, is situated in the southernmost part of the country. As the local economy has grown, the area has witnessed a massive population influx, with around 150,000 residents now living there. This has put a significant strain on water resources. The groundwater is saline, and the community relies entirely on surface drinking water sources. During the rainy …

Globally, 24% of the urban population lives in informal settlements. Such settlements often have inadequate essential services, including housing, water, sanitation, energy, transportation and communications. In Bangladesh, 47.2% of the population lives in urban informal settlements. According to the World Health Organization, 60% of people in Bangladesh are forced to drink contaminated water, many of whom live in urban informal settlements. Thus the lack of availability …