On the margins

Cyclones have irrevocably impacted the lives of people on Bangladesh’s south-west coast.

Cyclone Amphan created an island when it separated Fakirkona from Kalabagi village. Nasima Begum takes people there in a boat on Shibsa river near Kalabagi village in Dakop Upazila, Bangladesh.

Cyclones continue to threaten homes and lives in Hajatkhali village of North Bedkashi Union, Bangladesh.

Deep tube wells are damaged due to frequent storms and that has caused a fresh water crisis in places like Napitkhali village of Gabura Union in Bangladesh.

Soil and water salinity have increased in recent years in Sana Bari area of Pratapnagar Union.

Daily life is particularly harsh for women in the Howladar Bari area of Pratapnagar Union, Bangladesh.

People have learnt to adapt to new forms of livelihood in Gatirgheri village of Koyra Upazila, Bangladesh.

Commuting to school is a challenge in Kurikahunia village of Pratapnagar Union.

Arshed Ali of Fakirbari area in Pratapnagar Union is worried about his future after several natural disasters.

An embankment that was damaged during Cyclone Amphan in Sreepur village of Asashuni Upazila, Bangladesh.

1 / 0

Scarcity of fresh water has increased and people are forced to walk long distances to collect water, like this woman in the Fakirbari area of Pratapnagar Union, Bangladesh.