Bangladesh
River erosion displaces hundreds in southern char lands
Fast-moving currents have swallowed a stretch of riverside settlement overnight, forcing families onto embankments with little notice.
Bangladesh
New coastal highway project clears final environmental review
The 42-kilometre route is expected to cut travel time between two major port towns by nearly half.
Bangladesh
City authorities expand free wifi network to twelve more parks
The rollout is part of a wider push to bring public digital services closer to residents outside the city centre.
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Inside the workshop keeping a century-old craft alive
A small team of artisans is training the next generation before the last of the old masters retire.
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How one village turned flood water into a fisheries business
What used to be an annual disaster is now a managed seasonal harvest for dozens of families.
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The long commute: a day with the city’s ferry operators
Before dawn each day, a fleet of small boats carries tens of thousands of commuters across the river.