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Rat infestation in Sajek jhum fields sparks fears of food shortage

Earlier in 2022, more than 5,000 jhum farmer families were affected by rat infestation in Sajek union

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples / Indigenous women know how to nurture nature. We need to listen to them.

Indigenous women's traditional knowledge and practices can help us to survive with nature instead of abusing it. In Bangladesh, their inherent value are yet to be fully understood and duly recognised by the scientific community, development practitioners and policymakers alike.

Thanchi people suffering from food shortage

Rui Mon Mro, aged over 80, began to worry about her five grandchildren after her family living in a remote area of Bandarban had run out of food.

September 3, 2025
September 3, 2025

Rat infestation in Sajek jhum fields sparks fears of food shortage

Earlier in 2022, more than 5,000 jhum farmer families were affected by rat infestation in Sajek union

August 8, 2022
August 8, 2022

Indigenous women know how to nurture nature. We need to listen to them.

Indigenous women's traditional knowledge and practices can help us to survive with nature instead of abusing it. In Bangladesh, their inherent value are yet to be fully understood and duly recognised by the scientific community, development practitioners and policymakers alike.

May 27, 2016
May 27, 2016

Thanchi people suffering from food shortage

Rui Mon Mro, aged over 80, began to worry about her five grandchildren after her family living in a remote area of Bandarban had run out of food.