Md. Jabed Nur Shantaw

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Md. Jabed Nur Shantaw is a Bangladeshi young climate journalist and humanitarian photographer based in Cox's Bazar.
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Fire safety failures expose risks to coastal ecotourism after resort blaze kills 10

Lead
The blaze has raised questions about regulatory oversight, combustible construction materials and emergency preparedness at tourism facilities along Bangladesh’s vulnerable coastline. At least 10 people,...

JICA-backed coastal road in Cox’s Bazar needs a scientific rethink

Thoughts
Court action, a UN expert’s intervention and local protests have placed the Sugandha-Kalatoli road plan under scrutiny, with advocates calling for independent review of...

When development becomes displacement: Lessons from Bangladesh’s vanishing coast

Thoughts
In Bangladesh’s coastal zones, rapid development displaces communities, destroys ecosystems, and deepens climate vulnerability. From Maheshkhali to Cox’s Bazar, progress often means eviction, not...