
Scott Mc Kiernan Presents zReportage.com Issue #952 Story of the Week: Published: TUESDAY August 27, 2024: ‘BANGLADESH From Above’ by ZUMA Press award winning photo-journalist Muhammad Amdad Hossain: Bangladesh, to the east of India on the Bay of Bengal, is a South Asian country marked by lush greenery and many waterways, its capital Dhaka is widely considered to be the most densely populated built-up urban area in the world. With two-thirds of the country less than 20 feet above sea level and with rapidly growing urban centers, Bangladesh is highly threatened by climate change. By 2050, Bangladesh will lose 17 percent of its territory due to rising sea levels, resulting in the loss one third of the country’s agricultural land. Projected sea level rise of 0.5 meters would contribute to millions of internal migrants by midcentury. If not addressed, these challenges could lead to a proliferation of climate-vulnerable refugee settlements, further straining already limited resources. Welcome to ‘BANGLADESH From Above’
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