Bangladesh, a country ranked 7th among the top 10 nations most affected by climate change and disasters, is witnessing the strength and determination of its residents in the face of adversity. As extreme weather conditions continue to pose significant challenges, particularly to the poor and women, a multi-donor collaborative initiative known as the Local Government Initiative
April 24 marks ten years since the fashion industry’s worst accident, and Tearfund believes more change is needed to improve the lives of exploited workers and prevent another tragedy as companies push for ever-greater profits. The Rana Plaza building .
She is in her mid-fifties. Sombrely dressed in a white-green sari, hair parted in the middle and tied in a bun, Aleya Hijra has a betel leaf-stained smile. She lives at Diabari, Uttara in a rented house with her disciples; she is their “Guruma” or leader.