Residents of the isolated river islands in Shibchar upazila of Madaripur district are enduring a relentless struggle for survival amid river erosion, poverty, and recurring natural disasters. The communities in newly emerged chars such as Charjanajat, Kathalbari, and Madbarer Char face severe shortages of roads, electricity, and safe drinking water. Many families have lost their homes and farmland to the Padma River’s erosion and wait years for new land to emerge where they can rebuild their lives.
Agriculture and fishing remain the main sources of livelihood, but income is uncertain due to floods, droughts, and sudden erosion. Transportation depends entirely on boats, which become scarce or dangerous during the monsoon, disrupting access to healthcare, education, and daily necessities. Local residents described the absence of schools, health centers, and reliable communication as major barriers to improving their lives.
Local representatives and residents emphasized the urgent need for sustainable embankments, improved transport links, electricity, clean water, and long-term development plans to ensure better living conditions for the Padma’s char communities.
মো. সরোয়ার হোসেন মিঠু, শিবচর (মাদারীপুর) প্রকাশ : ১৩ এপ্রিল ২০২৬, ০৯: ৩৮ মাদারীপুর জেলার শিবচর উপজেলার পদ্মা নদীর বুকে জেগে ওঠা বিচ্ছিন্ন চরাঞ্চলগুলোতে বসবাসকারী মানুষের জীবন যেন এক অন্তহীন সংগ্রামের নাম। নদীভাঙন, দারিদ্র্য, অবকাঠামোর অভাব এবং প্রাকৃ
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