Shipping Jute down the river

Site Visit to Gournadi

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February 20th 2023
I spent two days visiting one of Tarango’s longest standing projects in southern Bangladesh. Tarango started working in this village in the 1980s and has assisted with an assortment of projects from putting in their first road, securing homes against floods, microloans, and jute production. Our reason for visiting is that a partner NGO is going to assist the village with skills to combat their ... read more

Asia » Bangladesh » Barisal

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Bangladesh came into existence in 1971 when Bengali East Pakistan seceded from its union with West Pakistan. About a third of this extremely poor country floods annually during the monsoon rainy season, hampering economic development.... ... read more